STEP 2 Time

[EMapplicant99]

Long time lurker, posting here in hopes that some people might be willing to help shed some light on when it would be best to take step 2.

My step 1 score was 250, and I was wondering if it would be a disadvantage to delay step 2 until mid October. My scores may not come back until mid November, which means that my application wouldn't be complete until then. Do programs still interview students with incomplete applications?

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[Bojack Horseman]

I don't think you should have any issues. There may be a few programs that want a step 2 score before inviting you to interview, but these programs are exceptions to the norm. I doubt anyone would question your test-taking skills, intelligence, or work ethic with such a good step 1 score. It's more important to get step 2 ck completed early if you have a low or borderline step 1.

 

[Jlaw]

With a great Step 1 score you shouldn't have a problem but remember to factor audition rotations into your study time. If you are doing them in August and September you may find yourself with very little time to study.

 

[gman33]

Just take it so you will have a score back well before rank list time.
Only an idiot would not give you an invite with no step 2 score if the rest of your app is good.

 

[fahimaz7]

Long time lurker, posting here in hopes that some people might be willing to help shed some light on when it would be best to take step 2.

My step 1 score was 250, and I was wondering if it would be a disadvantage to delay step 2 until mid October. My scores may not come back until mid November, which means that my application wouldn't be complete until then. Do programs still interview students with incomplete applications?

I was also in the 250's. Did one pass through uworld and went up significantly. Just take the test.

 

[KinesiologyNerd]

Yeah I had a 258 and my home PD said just take step 2 in July to get it over with. Won't hurt to wait, but do it while it's fresh.

 

[sylvanthus]

If you scored that well on step 1, odds are you will score well on step 2 and it could help you. EM PDs seem to like step 2 more than step 1 anyhow. So, I say take it. The odds that you do well and it helps you are better than the odds that you suck on it and it hurts. So, why not?

 

[Brahnold Bloodaxe]

Damn, those are some sizzling step scores. Is EM getting to Ortho and Derm territory nowadays?