When to take COMLEX II?

[DimaDrill]

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There seems to be so much freedom as to when I should take COMLEX II, when is the best time? My 4th year starts July 18th and I don't know if I should take a month off to study for it and take it at the end of August or take it in September or October or November?😱 Can someone offer me some advice?
Thanks

 

[ShyRem]

I got advice to take it early in 4th year. You may also want to schedule your PE exam NOW. I signed up a week ago and was fortunate to get a date in August (there were a total of 5 spots available in August at the time).

 

[NJWxMan]

I took the COMLEX PE in July. Relaxed for two weeks; followed by several weeks of hard studying for the written which I took in mid September. Do NOT wait to take these exams. You can take the PE three times in one year and I suggest allowing enough time for such a situation; there were TWO students from the class before me with who this happened to. I wouldn't worry too much about the written; Most everyone who takes the NBME shelf exams score much higher on Part II. I scored 80 points higher and had a really good Part I exam to start off with.

 

[Medicinewarrior]

whatever you do, take the PE early to avoid the risking of failing and not having time to retake and consequently not being able to graduate and start residency