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On the peds interview thread, I saw how many programs you all applied to (even some of you with stellar scores!) and now i'm paranoid about the amount of programs I applied to: 31.
To give you context--
step 1: 225-230, step 2: 235-240, 2nd quartile, no red flags, US MD at top 50
I thought I applied pretty reasonably, meaning ~5 reaches, ~5 back ups, and ~20 middle of the road programs (based on my scores).
Couple questions: should I apply to more programs? If so, does it look bad to add more "back-up" programs after I already submitted ERAS on time (would it hurt me more than it would help me at this point)? Can other programs I already applied to see that I added more programs afterwards (or do they just know that I applied to them, period)?
To give you context--
step 1: 225-230, step 2: 235-240, 2nd quartile, no red flags, US MD at top 50
I thought I applied pretty reasonably, meaning ~5 reaches, ~5 back ups, and ~20 middle of the road programs (based on my scores).
Couple questions: should I apply to more programs? If so, does it look bad to add more "back-up" programs after I already submitted ERAS on time (would it hurt me more than it would help me at this point)? Can other programs I already applied to see that I added more programs afterwards (or do they just know that I applied to them, period)?