Can you match in peds in CA with Step1 below national average?
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Assuming that you're an AMG, it's still possible because there's a wide range of programs in CA and in peds, your step 1 score isn't the be-all for your application. You may not be as competitive for the big name programs like UCLA, CHOLA, UCSF, Stanford, UCSD, Oakland, but other programs like Loma Linda, Kaiser Permanente programs, UCSF-Fresno, Harbor-UCLA and potentially UCI/CHOC are realistic options. The best thing for you to do now is to move on from your step 1 score, do as well as you can on your rotations, do well on step 2 and get great LOR.
A friend of mine matched at UCSF with a below average board Score. You just have to make your application stand out in other ways.
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It's a crapshoot. I have low Step 1 and Step 2 and I'm crossing my fingers. If you got 255 on Step 2 you are in great shape.
