Why is Post-Match Scramble getting Tougher ?
One part of the reason is logical in that there are simply more applicants.
But there are other more confounding reasons that add to reducing the overall probability getting a scramble position
a. The number of positions available for the scramble will be lower this year- why ? coz year 2006 saw a significant number of programs making earlier prematch offers pretty early and candidates were more prone to accept them in face of the high-competition induced uncertainty.
b. A huge spill-over of candidates with 90-plus scores that did not match the last year (which again made these 'once-burnt-twice-shy' candidates focus on prematch offering programs this year - during the time a lot of them (know through friends) invested their time wisely in securing US clinical experiences and / or research.
c. Again, the UK Visa Bust, which has more IMGs in the pool this year
d. The candidates that did not apply for the match also take a shot at the scramble and further add to the pool
But there are other more confounding reasons that add to reducing the overall probability getting a scramble position
a. The number of positions available for the scramble will be lower this year- why ? coz year 2006 saw a significant number of programs making earlier prematch offers pretty early and candidates were more prone to accept them in face of the high-competition induced uncertainty.
b. A huge spill-over of candidates with 90-plus scores that did not match the last year (which again made these 'once-burnt-twice-shy' candidates focus on prematch offering programs this year - during the time a lot of them (know through friends) invested their time wisely in securing US clinical experiences and / or research.
c. Again, the UK Visa Bust, which has more IMGs in the pool this year
d. The candidates that did not apply for the match also take a shot at the scramble and further add to the pool
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posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 6:08 PM
Comments on "Why is Post-Match Scramble getting Tougher ?"
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Anonymous said ... (February 19, 2008 6:39 PM) :
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Digitaldoc, MD said ... (February 20, 2008 4:04 PM) :
Post Your Comment !Do my chances improve if I don't need a visa for residency (EAD/GC)?
Sure it does :
1. You qualify for more programs to be considered by - as compared to the large pool of unmatched visa needing IMGs
2. Even with programs that give out visas, they generally prefer GC/EAD holders for similar score/academic credentials