my school doesn't require step 2 ck until the end of december.
I got a 259 on step1.
do i need to take step 2 to apply to programs or can i apply to programs without step 2 and just tell them i am taking it in dec but still get interviews?
The general consensus on this board is that if you did well on Step 1 then you don't need to take Step 2 before interviewing. Try searching for other threads about this.