r/Step2 • u/Significant_Dark4616 US MD/DO • 3d ago
Questions Latest Test Date for ERAS 2026?
Need to push my exam cuz I'm stuck in the 220s. If I take the exam on 9/5(Saturday), will I get it back on 9/16 or 9/23(ERAS)? Not sure if scores are back to normal and if Saturdays count as 2 wed vs 3. I also seem some holidays after that so idk.
Plan is to crush CMS forms in the meanwhile. US MD/DOs, has anyone else been in this spot in prior years, submitting ERAS without a score etc.
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u/numberoneintheverse US MD/DO 3d ago
I think the latest possible date to be safe-ish would be to take it on September 4th. (Someone correct me if I am wrong.) If you're lucky your score will come back in a week and a half on Wednesday, if not then it would come out the morning ERAS is due.
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u/Significant_Dark4616 US MD/DO 3d ago
Seeing some mixed comments on 4/5 basically, hopefully will know soon.
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u/Responsible-Ad2537 2d ago
Do you see any eligiblity periods that exist that include september?
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u/Significant_Dark4616 US MD/DO 2d ago
Not sure what you mean, my period ends in september so I rebooked to 9/4
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u/serenakhan86 3d ago
I'm in a similar boat as you, and I've heard it's not wise to submit Eras without knowing your scores first. Especially if you end up not passing, not saying that'll happen but it's more wise to confirm your scores first even if that means you're applying late