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hi guys,
i m new to this step..cud u tell me what is a good time to give the CSA...??i mean does the timing of the exam matter in any case?
what books do we read for CSA?
thanks
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Hi,
It is better to have the results of the exam before you apply for any program..i.e.,August of any year..it takes 6-8 weeks for the results..so you take it in May-july..
FA, USMLE WORLD are more than sufficient..prepare for 3-4 weeks..but apply early by atleast 2 1/2 months to get the dates..GL..

thanks for the advice dams...