Step I Step 1 curve

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guitarguy23

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Is the step 1 curve more lenient earlier in the year? Meaning, if I take the test now does the USMLE give a better curve than at the end of June? I ask because it would seem like the scores would be higher if people have more time to study so they need to normalize that.

Does anyone know?