Hey,
Got my Step2CK score back today.
MCAT: 30s
M1 and M2: Passed all my courses. P/F school. Honored my clinical exam and history courses (most students do).
Step1: 240s
M3: Honors in 3 clerkships, HP in others and failed one shelf exam (that I still have to retake) - Not AOA obviously
Step2CS: Passed
NBME3 (4-5 wks out) - 220s
NBME4 (2 wks out) - 250s
UWORLD avg - mid 70s
Step2CK: 260s. (Avg 240+/-18) Came out of the test expecting 220s to 240s. It was hard to keep things in perspective when I had to make an educated guess on pretty much every question I got.
Did not take UWSA as I did not have the time or the energy.
Primary resources: DIT+Step Up 2 CK, UWORLD (1x during M3, 1x during study time, and repeated incorrects). I studied with a friend and this helped sustain morale and cover material a bit more thoroughly.
Last minute review: USMLE Step2 Secrets (I literally glanced at most pages, and stopped to read only if there was a section/question I was unfamiliar with e.g. MSK). I also printed our those huge tables/figures from First Aid and put it up in my room so that I could just walk around and review the week of the test as I was getting antsy.
Other: Listened to McMumbi when I exercised or commuted.
This post may make me sound like a boss, but keep in mind that I am someone who failed my OB/GYN shelf exam. I procrastinate, I stress out, and I try to eat right and exercise regularly but often fail. However, I know I am smart, and I try to work very hard. I say this because I believe anyone can do well on this exam given the right resources, adequate physical and mental well being, and supportive family members and friends.
If I can do it, you can do it too!
Thanks SDN.