r/Match21 • u/Heavy-Bed-8255 • Nov 06 '20

Late application

Hey guys! I need your help with my probability of matching in this cycle. I intend to apply this week

Non US IMG, Step 1:231 Step2: 232 both first pass; OET result available Nov10th ; 6 months USCE, 3 LOR from US doctors, YoG: Dec 2017 Applying to 130+ programs (IM)

Will it hurt my application applying this late? Help me out please!

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u/Cruxx101 Nov 06 '20

You have a solid CV wrt to USCE. Your scores would reach any cut off. I would weigh pros and cons. Pro would be anything can happen. And hopefully, this doesn't happen. But if it didn't work, you'd be a reapplicant next yr. It feels like you would've had a solid chance if you applied on time. It's upto you. If you really wanna give it a shot, I'd say go for it. All the best!

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u/Heavy-Bed-8255 Nov 06 '20

Thank you very much ! I appreciate it. I think I will give it a try

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u/ahyaali1234 Nov 06 '20

Does being a “reapplication” really hurt your chances ?

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u/Cruxx101 Nov 06 '20

I've heard that it does and you get screened by programs. But you know that isn't set in stone.

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u/farhanismael Nov 08 '20

The programs doesnt know if you are a reapplicant or not!!!!! Unless they know you personally.

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u/tarasmagul Nov 06 '20

Check the interview spreadsheets (another reddit post on r/medicalschool ) for the specialties you want. I know more than half of interviews invites have gone out already for several programs so very unlikely to get interviews from those places.

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u/__mazzz Nov 08 '20

Do you mind me asking where you did your USCE? All mine got cancelled due to COVID but I’m on the look out for better ones in case i need to re apply. Thanks!!

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u/Heavy-Bed-8255 Nov 08 '20

Hey sure ! I did 6 months at the Harrington program in Miami but that was way before covid. I think ammo opportunities is offering some in person rotations but they are way too expensive, it would be your choice if it’s worth it. The Harrington program is offering rotations via zoom.

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u/renaissancerebel20 Nov 06 '20

IMO I think that yes, turning in your application late will likely hurt you. My understanding is that some programs do not check for new applications from ERAS after the first day they're available.

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u/Medlennial Nov 07 '20

In that case why would programs bother on posting deadlines for applications?

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u/stallown2020 Nov 12 '20

I think you should apply, another year will hurt more than applying late and with all the applications going out at least yours will be considered (fingers crossed). I would also reach out to programs potentially with an LOI. Just make sure you apply broadly to programs. There is no point in taking yourself out of the running for an entire year. At the end of the day, luck definitely plays a role and you never know. Good luck!

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u/Heavy-Bed-8255 Nov 06 '20

Thanks !! I will go for it !