Is it okay if grades decline if Step score might go up?

Hello. M2 is fast approaching and I did not revamp at all this summer. I am, more likely than not, going to start the year off nearly burnt out. I am doing summer research full time and dealing with health problems and medical bills on the side. It's not to the point where I can justify taking time off (I don't want anyone worrying about me), but enough that it will take weeks to months to get back into the groove come August. Then, I'm sure once I find my rhythm in class, they will start... Is it okay if grades decline if Step score might go up?
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