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Luckily, one of my four interviews is at the absolute number one program that I’d like to match, but I was recently told by a resident they really value step scores and grades (bottom quartile). My question is, can a stellar interview make up for these scores? (No) Am I playing from behind when compared to the other interviewees with great stats, even though we all made it to the interview? (Yes) Any advice would be greatly appreciated! (Apply more broadly)
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This is sort of a unique situation. Not sure how it will go with regards to interviews - are they in person? Zoom?
If you can secure an interview that’s a big first step for someone with marginal scores, you have a foot in the door. For my program, we blinded our interviewers to stats (sort of, unless mentioned by letter writers which for high stat folks it often was) which helped but the main meeting took it all into account.
This will be less of an impact if it’s virtual interviews as programs can interview literally as many as they want. Going to be a strange cycle, that you can bet on.
That's life homie
You asked for advice, not empathy!Thank you, your empathy is astounding.
You asked for advice, not empathy!
I don't know, I guess I interpreted it as advice to sit back and relax and quit worrying because it can't be changed.that was neither advice nor empathy lol
Apply broadly, go do a 2nd(First) look If and when the state of healthcare allows. Handwritten thank you cards are good in my opinion. May be old school as it takes more effort and intentionality than an email. It would get my attention.
I wouldn’t even know where to begin If I were a current student. I feel for you guys. Just play the game as best as you can.
Solid.funny I say the same thing to my younger cousins applying to college. Admissions is getting more complex and competitive at every level. I appreciate the advice though! I was fully planning to send a hand written letter to my top choices