Question about competitiveness

[at9009]

So, question for all you wise ones out there

So, when I took step 1, I didn't do as well as I would have liked. Scored a 227. I'd say I'm about a mid tier applicant overall (and kinda seems to be the advice my advisor has been giving me). So I studied hard on step 2 and was able to score a 251.

I am interested in applying for IM to hopefully a solid mid to upper-mid tier university IM program (for example I like CWRU University Hospitals). However, I have heard that a lot of programs use a step 1 filter to cut down applicants (I've heard a lot use things like 230 or above, etc. Does my step 2 score help me be more competitive for more of the upper reach mid tier programs? Or if you have a good resource or know of good programs for me to read up on I'd appreciate that too

Thanks for all the help and good luck to all those who are also applying this cycle

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[584376]

I'm no expert, but I doubt you would get filtered out of many places in IM with a 227. I mean that's only a few point below the average of those who match IM.

 

[at9009]

I'm no expert, but I doubt you would get filtered out of many places in IM with a 227. I mean that's only a few point below the average of those who match IM.

Thanks for the reply. Ill just chalk it up to my anxiety lol.

 

[W19]

I think you will end up in a solid mid-tier program.