low scores---plz advise

[Scott1981]

wow, three posts all at the same moment.... all stating the same thing

[iaustudent06]

my family-friend at AUC didn't get the IM spot he wanted (got his 3rd choice) and he score 99 on both steps. i believe it's all relative to location, field, scores, LOR's, hook-ups, etc.

[Scott1981]

Originally Posted by iaustudent06

my family-friend at AUC didn't get the IM spot he wanted (got his 3rd choice) and he score 99 on both steps. i believe it's all relative to location, field, scores, LOR's, hook-ups, etc.

that what we are saying. what was your friend's 1st and 2nd choice? with 99's, i highly doubt he was applying to lower end IM programs. im sure if he ranked wyckoff IM #1, he would have gotten his #1 choice.

[Skipper]

Originally Posted by Scott1981

that what we are saying. what was your friend's 1st and 2nd choice? with 99's, i highly doubt he was applying to lower end IM programs. im sure if he ranked wyckoff IM #1, he would have gotten his #1 choice.

exactly, if he had ranked some small, community program, he would probably got his number 1....

so there are a variety of all types of programs....there are higher end FP programs, while some are lower end....same goes for peds, pysch, im

a pysch program at Mayo is probably more competitive than the psych program at a detorit community hospital....

it is all relative, and additionally, LORs, personal statements, being a USA citizen all make a difference

skipper

[st_55]

well aren't the other specialties more competitive because they have less spots available. Of course f.p and i.m are easier to get into because there are more spots available.

[iaustudent06]

Originally Posted by Scott1981

that what we are saying. what was your friend's 1st and 2nd choice? with 99's, i highly doubt he was applying to lower end IM programs. im sure if he ranked wyckoff IM #1, he would have gotten his #1 choice.

His first was Dallas Southwestern, 2nd I think Baylor, 3rd Dallas Presby, 4th Dallas Methodist which offered prematched, and he declined hoping to get Southwestern since he worked there previously as a PA.

I know he eventually wanted to do a Hem/Onc fellowship also.

and yes, I was also agreeing of how match depends on so many factors.

[Skipper]

Well either way it was a good match, since texas in general is a tougher location to match

skipper

[Scott1981]

Originally Posted by iaustudent06

His first was Dallas Southwestern, 2nd I think Baylor, 3rd Dallas Presby, 4th Dallas Methodist which offered prematched, and he declined hoping to get Southwestern since he worked there previously as a PA.

I know he eventually wanted to do a Hem/Onc fellowship also.

and yes, I was also agreeing of how match depends on so many factors.

great programs all around. i think UT southwestern is a top ten IM program in the states.

i got a rejection email from UT southwestern within minutes of applying ....but they did mention that they thoroughly reviewed my application and gave it careful consideration.... rrriiiggghhhtttt

[iaustudent06]

Originally Posted by Scott1981

great programs all around. i think UT southwestern is a top ten IM program in the states.

i got a rejection email from UT southwestern within minutes of applying

Oh sorry to hear that

[Scott1981]

Originally Posted by iaustudent06

Oh sorry to hear that

no, its ok. i ended up getting my ultimate #1 program that i would have ranked higher than harvard, ut southwestern, duke, emory, ucla, etc etc.

i get to stay home and near my family..... plus its a pretty solid program in itself...... but family is first for me.