I will get my CS result next week and I have a bad feeling about it. I am a good student with good step 1/ck scores. If I fail CS, it will hurt my chances on getting any interviews. I was wondering if it is possible to submit only my Step 1 alone and/or CK score without submitting my CS result. Is this possible? Any help is appreciated.
CS trouble
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No, it's all or nothing. When you release your transcript, then all attempts of all steps are released. Think positive thoughts.
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If it helps any, I am pretty sure that most people feel like they failed coming out of the USMLE CS/COMLEX PE. It's easy to focus on everything you did wrong or could have done better in hindsight...but the odds are in your favor. 
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I felt horrible last night/this morning - up until 3am (rounds at 730) with IBS symptoms and continually checking when I realized I couldn't sleep. I'm in the same boat and felt good immediately after the test but in the last couple of days have been freaking out as I couldn't hide a fail from ERAS. Got my score today, and looks like I was worried for nothing - here're some good thoughts your way in hopes that you came out in a similar fashion.
Thanks for the positive responses everyone. Feel like a fool for overreacting. I passed. My performance profile was closer to borderline than what I would like, but it really doesn't matter. A pass is a pass. Wow, that was 2+ months worth of stress. It was a paralyzing experience since I didn't know what specialty I could go into if I failed CS (especially since I am an IMG).
It was the length of time between the test and the results that really got to me. If I could do it over again, I would take it at the end of the testing period in order to have a shorter turn-around time. Also, I should have waited. The results had to be reported since it is all or nothing. If I took it in Aug. or Sept, the results would not have to be reported with my Step 1/CK.
Glad it is over.
It was the length of time between the test and the results that really got to me. If I could do it over again, I would take it at the end of the testing period in order to have a shorter turn-around time. Also, I should have waited. The results had to be reported since it is all or nothing. If I took it in Aug. or Sept, the results would not have to be reported with my Step 1/CK.
Glad it is over.
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As an IMG, waiting would potentially be a bad idea. Some programs will not interview you without a CS result, or without ECFMG certifcation. In addition, if you did fail in Aug/Sept, then you would not have enough time to reschedule and take it again before the match deadline.
For US grads, doesn't matter at all.
I guess it's necessary to weigh the advantages/disadvantages. Thanks for the replies.
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Assuming you are currently on an F visa, you will be able to train on an OPT visa during your PGY1. Hence, you are not in as much of a rush to complete Steps 1-3 for an H visa. This is discussed in the visa thread that is stickied at the top of the international forum.
