programs w/o step 1 cutoffs?

[UCLAMAN]

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so i've read up on the faqs...is there a realistic chance for someone with...oh...lets say a 196 match into gas? also...there is talk of taking step 2 early...what score on step 2 would be considered "an improvement?"

also...i know the general consensus for individuals with sub 200 step 1 scores is that they need to honor every single clerkship. however, thats easier said than done, especially at a place like northwestern. is there any hope for someone who does NOT honor every or any clerkship?

 

[sean wilson]

Look at LSU, Arkansas, St Elizabeth Caritas, etc. You probably ought to use Scutwork to gauge this stuff, though.

 

[QuothTheRaven]

196 is going to put you behind the 8-ball as of now, but there's hope. do some research and take step 2 early and study hard. this includes perhaps taking a month off during your m4 year to study for it. it's graded the same as step 1, and i hear it's a way to make up for a subpar score. and do the best you can during your m3 year. that's pretty much my advice.