COMLEX cutoff scores for audition rotations?

[nowaysanjose]

Is it normal for programs to have these cutoff scores? My score is <450 but I've been doing well on rotations, so I thought I could better my chances with a few auditions--but the programs I've tried for have these cutoffs. Am I just better off not doing any auditions?

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[pedspedspeds18]

Still do auditions, just pick other places. Be grateful the programs have the cutoffs. It probably reflects their cutoff for offering interviews. You don't want to waste an audition at a program that isn't even going to offer you an interview.

 

[nowaysanjose]

Thank you. It just seems like many programs have these cutoffs I am just trying for internal medicine.

 

[ortnakas]

Still do auditions, just pick other places. Be grateful the programs have the cutoffs. It probably reflects their cutoff for offering interviews. You don't want to waste an audition at a program that isn't even going to offer you an interview.

As much as it sucks, this. Better that they have an unofficial cutoff and stop you from wasting a month there than only getting a courtesy interview after you rotate or not interviewing at all.

There are programs out there that don't have this cutoff, or their only requirement is a first time pass-- you just might have to widen your search radius.

Best of luck.

Edit: grammar

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Not unusual for more competitive specialties. Surprising for IM. Agree with others that it's probably in your interest so that you don't waste an audition on a program that would filter you out anyways.

 

[nowaysanjose]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will try expanding my search area.