Does Step 3 helps in ranking? - csdoc456

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Guys I am confused, can sumone help me?
Does step 3 help in ranking or just getting IVs?
Plz reply....

[ArchivalUser]

Guess it helps in both...I am sure I dont deserve a single IV with my creds..but I have 7, so it sure helps in getting IVs. And as what i know from my friends who have matched..it sure helps in ranking too..

[ArchivalUser]

Thanks Morris81.
if u don't mind wht was ur step 3 score? I mean good, average, bad?

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I am also preparing USMLE Step 3, Could you post your credential Morrisb81? Do u need visa?

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I scored ok, not too bad. 215 it is. and I do need visa. I am old grad (YOG=6 years) and have no USCE or US LOR and an extra attempt in CS ...but step 3 sure made a hell lot of difference.

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@morris81, I have the same credentials as you do, can you please tell me where you got invites and what specialty? thanks!

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@morris81,congrats thats amazing. I too have similar creds and yog & need visa. wht is your step1& ck scores?
Wht specialty did u get Ivs from?

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@hmwa123

in psych, 3 in community progrmas, 2 in community based programs and 3 in university based programs.

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My other scores are 235/245/cs cleared 2nd attempt/ YOG 2004/ NO USCE/ NO US LORS/ 2 indexed publications. So all in all, what has made the difference is the step 3.

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@morris81, thanks! I only got 3 invites so far but i only applied for IM and Peds