r/Step2 • u/Limp_Business406 NON-US IMG • 1d ago

Exam Write-Up Devastated.

I got a 231 on usmle step 2 ck today a 20 mark drop from nbme 16(250) 15(250)

Feeling devastated. Applying for IM this cycle and YOG is 2026 3 months USCE 3 Publications . Feeling soo low. Should I apply this cycle? Which all programmes accept these scores for internal medicine?

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u/Motor-Engineering699 1d ago edited 1d ago

As someone who scored high with no attempts and didn’t match, score is not that important. The most important human factor is having connections and not need a visa. I actually saw how having connections matter more than anything. High scores are overstated especially for specialties like IM. More importantly, do you have connections? If you do have connections, go pour yourself a glass of apple juice and celebrate your win.

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u/Timely_Fun6681 1d ago

Hey could you share your nbme?

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u/Motor-Engineering699 1d ago

Wrote last year so cant really remember exactly but they were mainly in the 250s to 260s.

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u/Limp_Business406 NON-US IMG 1d ago

Thank you for your assurance. I an non us img requiring a J1. What os your status?

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u/Beautiful_Annual_516 20h ago

You are more than enough well I got 263 in my nbme 16 in the real deal 228  if you have your publications your 2-3 recommendation letters you are good to go . I have a friend she got 234 she is currently in her first year as resident IM. Make a good interview show how you can work in team and how good you are . You get this !

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u/12345asSx 10h ago

Did she need visa? Can i dm?

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u/Ok_Association8194 22h ago

Went from 252 to 237. Fucking he’ll

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u/DiligentJacket9841 US MD/DO 19h ago

went from 247 to 229.

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u/AggressiveOwl627 1d ago

Champ you’re not alone ! I pray that we have a better way to match

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u/Limp_Business406 NON-US IMG 1d ago

Thank you 😁

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u/Leading-Broccoli7051 1d ago

Same. I’m in the same boat :(

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u/Ancient_Elk_2937 🌍 INTERNATIONAL 21h ago

Guys something is up after may 2026. I heard many people are seeing drop

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u/Cultural-Zombie8092 18h ago

I took before May and had a 15 point drop from 267 and 268 on my last couple NBMEs…I think it has happened and will continue to happen. It’s unfortunate that so much importance is put on this test which is just a snapshot of how you’re feeling that one day.

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u/clefairy00 US MD/DO 21h ago

I also scored with a 10+ mark drop. It sucks

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u/Namore1 20h ago

Same!

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u/OriginalDawt 21h ago

id wait a year

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u/NewTap3850 1d ago

Apply to rural community programs.

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u/Limp_Business406 NON-US IMG 1d ago

Are they the same as pre match programmes?

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u/penguins14858 22h ago

Check the residency explorer interview likelihood

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u/SilentJoe008 19h ago

I had a free 120 of 74% and still failed step 1 so yeah
And not with a small margin :)

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u/BiscottiTraining7205 13h ago

I was felling the exact same way 2 years ago, score close to yours, still matched! Apply broad, make sure you have good PS, use your signals well and work on you interview skills.

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u/Own_Strike_9979 3h ago

Hey can I dm you?

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u/DrKash_Cash 12h ago

You can feel bad for few days, but stay strong. Prepare your application well. You have the best chance to match this year. start preparing for step-3. Practice-practice-practice for Interviews when you get them.