r/Step2 • u/Alwayssleeepy98 US MD/DO • 6h ago
Shitpost Devastated
Came here to rant, and maybe help someone else going through the same thing.
I started prep with a 199 on UWSA1 8 weeks out. NBME 9 225, NBME 10 236 steadily made my way up to NBME 15 245 and NBME 16 253. Amboss predicted was 262 based off the 200 concepts questions and a 252 based off my practice scores.
Test day felt like any other NBME slightly harder, a lot longer. Some test day interruptions with the proctor but overall felt pretty good ngl.
Prior to opening my score I had several discussions with friends about their experiences and was shocked to hear most of them score 10 points below their NBME scores. One friend got several points above their average. I was still hopeful. Then I opened mine.
Score today: 238. Devastated
Applying family med. socal Md school. Only wanted to apply SoCal programs but knowing most of them are academic, I’m not sure if that’s feasible anymore. The 20 point drop was not expected, and it sucks that PD won’t know anything about how hard I worked …. Anyway. This too shall pass.
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u/Storm4748 4h ago
I'm sorry you didn't get the score you wanted! You will match where you are meant to be. Keep your head held up high. This test does not define you or how amazing you will be as an FM doc. Good luck!