score release?

[fever106]

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So I am a fourth year at an american medical school (respected, but not top tier). I ranked in the top 20% of my class and got a 247 on the step 1. I am trying to match in IM in a good Cali program. I have 17 Cali interviews set up so far. My question is, I just got my step 2 ck score, and it is a 246. I know 1 point doesn't really matter, but I was surprised since people seem to do so much better on step 2. Anyways, is there any reason NOT to release my step 2 to programs now. Would it be a good idea to hold off a while, or just hand it over? Thanks.

 

[Haole]

I agree that you should release the score. It shows consistent top notch performance. Good luck.

 

[fever106]

I agree that you should release the score. It shows consistent top notch performance. Good luck.

Thank you both very much. I am certainly pleased with the score. I just wasn't sure, since the average for step 2 is now 229 (SD of 23) if programs would think less of me for not having gone up like most people do from step 1 to step 2.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Frankly, in someone with a very good Step 1 score, if I don't see a Step 2 score and know they've taken it, I presume they are hiding something. It looks fishy to me and you have no reason to not release your score, IMHO.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

You are way too fixated on the thought that your step 2 score must be higher than your step 1. Your score is great, and you shouldn't worry about it. It will only be seen as a strength. I see that the OCD habits needed to get into medical school tend to persist....