I keep finding mixed information on when to take Step 2 CK, in particular if I want to apply to a competitive Psych residency (UCSF, Stanford, UCLA, Yale, Harvard - MGH, UNC, NY Presb-Cornell, NY Presb-Columbia, MUSC, Emory, Duke).
When should I take Step 2 CK? Step 1 was 241, I have a good amount of experience on my CV, likely AOA, 94th percentile on psych shelf (goes on dean's letter), honored psych, and I'm considering taking Step 2 CK in July, but I don't know "how important" Step 2 scores are for the more competitive programs, versus just waiting until August and simply not submitting my Step 2 score.
If my application as it stands would benefit more from just waiting to take Step 2CK and focus on getting an AI in July and good letters in prep for September, then I could see the benefit. The only reason I'm tempted to take Step 2CK so soon though is because IM is my last rotation, so I'll just be coming out of studying for the IM shelf.
Thanks to anyone with a bit o' guidance.
When should I take Step 2 CK? Step 1 was 241, I have a good amount of experience on my CV, likely AOA, 94th percentile on psych shelf (goes on dean's letter), honored psych, and I'm considering taking Step 2 CK in July, but I don't know "how important" Step 2 scores are for the more competitive programs, versus just waiting until August and simply not submitting my Step 2 score.
If my application as it stands would benefit more from just waiting to take Step 2CK and focus on getting an AI in July and good letters in prep for September, then I could see the benefit. The only reason I'm tempted to take Step 2CK so soon though is because IM is my last rotation, so I'll just be coming out of studying for the IM shelf.
Thanks to anyone with a bit o' guidance.