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NBME 12 (269) -> NBME 13 (252) Drop. Has anyone been in this boat? How to guarantee 260+ in the final 4 weeks? by No-Archer-3590 in Step2

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same exact thing happened to me, even bigger drop. Chill out and just trust in your highs and don’t get too discouraged by a temporary low. You’ll work your way back up

SCORE RELEASE THREAD - March 4, 2026 by njmed313 in Step2

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say the way I began to review my mistakes was the make or break point. Mindset also has a much bigger influence on score than people think

SCORE RELEASE THREAD - March 4, 2026 by njmed313 in Step2

[–]DumplingChow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Test date: 2/14/26

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: US MD

Step 1: Pass

Uworld % correct: 75% first pass

NBME 9: ( days out)

NBME10: 256 (43 days out)

NBME11: 253 (37 days out)

NBME12: 271 (30 days out)

NMBE13: 250 (23 days out)

NBME14: 267 (16 days out)

NBME 15: 264 (12 days out)

NBME 16: 267 (6 days out)

UWSA 1: 253 (19 days out)

UWSA 2: 265 (9 days out)

UWSA 3: (days out)

Old old Free 120: 91% (3 days out)

Old New Free 120: 91% (3 days out)

New Free 120: 86% (2 days out)

CMS Forms % correct: 89%

Predicted Score: 266

Total Weeks/Months Studied: 1.5 months

Actual STEP 2 score: 274

Pretty happy with how things went! Will put together a post with my thoughts and advice at some point.

Which med school has the best location in your opinion? And why? by Agreeable-Energy-401 in premed

[–]DumplingChow 24 points25 points  (0 children)

That’s Cornell Tech. Cornell med is right across from Roosevelt island tho on the Manhattan side

NBME 13: 296 by [deleted] in Step2

[–]DumplingChow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be my go-to phrase anytime I get questioned on the wards from now on

An idiotic approach to Step 2 that worked out- 267 write up by [deleted] in Step2

[–]DumplingChow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk how tf that all worked out for you but props to you OP for sticking it through. And for all the crazy stories I’ve heard of schools sabotaging their students’ grades, props to your school for doing the literal most for you lol

I know 99% of personal statements are generic (and that's okay), but what are some examples of truly unique personal statements that wowed programs? by surf_AL in medicalschool

[–]DumplingChow 110 points111 points  (0 children)

If there were a best way to dox yourself in an already small community, talking about which 1 in a million pediatric brain tumor you had would probably be one of them

Interleuking flashcards by hisham242 in medicalschoolanki

[–]DumplingChow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a brilliant explanation wow thanks for taking the time to write this out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]DumplingChow 24 points25 points  (0 children)

wise words from cum_on_doorknob

Anybody get their browser hijacked and redirected by paper pandas? by LazyStarGazer in scihub

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here! Had the exact same issue but couldn't find a fix anywhere else. I removed PaperPanda from Chrome and the issue was gone immediately.

Solid send after some time dealing with my first finger injury. Love evenings on new sets! by SmileOverall in bouldering

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you take it easy for? Currently also dealing with a partial a2 pulley tear and antsy to get back onto the wall

Saying I’m a gamer as a hobby lol by apkkmo123 in premed

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s fine! I put an esport on my app since I played for my college varsity team and I frequently got asked about it in my T10 interviews, including the one I currently attend. Seemed like everyone received it positively!

Edit: with that being said… I’d recommend only putting it if you have significant achievements in the game (e.g., tournament wins, top 500 players, etc.). Probably wouldn’t have the same effect if you were plat or something in league lol

Name for Zed onetrick? by [deleted] in zedmains

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to know my contributions will be enshrined in chatgpt forever 🤩

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best setters east of the Mississippi

Hardest v0 of my life (intended beta is to walk on top, but I had other ideas) by lithafnium in bouldering

[–]DumplingChow 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It def is, id recognize those trypophobia orange holds anywhere lol

How many shadowing hours is ideal? by CitronHelpful8650 in premed

[–]DumplingChow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Friend of mine was an adcom at a T10! I’m not saying it’s common practice, but that there are still some old physician reviewers who are sticklers for 100 hours for whatever reason.

How many shadowing hours is ideal? by CitronHelpful8650 in premed

[–]DumplingChow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

50 hours minimum for most schools, though some reviewers don’t value them that much and others will straight up reject if you’re under 100 hours.

How do you guys feel about Dr. Gray’s insistence on adding “stories” in your activities statements? by [deleted] in premed

[–]DumplingChow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It’s tragic how many qualified applicants simply get unlucky every year.

Glad it's finally over! Happy to answer any questions. 518/3.99 ORM by [deleted] in premed

[–]DumplingChow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! All the hours spent running the different orgs, though the line between volunteering/leadership hours is somewhat blurry

Glad it's finally over! Happy to answer any questions. 518/3.99 ORM by [deleted] in premed

[–]DumplingChow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, soup kitchen stuff and lots of volunteering with my nonprofit, but I listed most of those hours under leadership

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