Don't underestimate your PS. I read that most program directors score your ERAS appl based on the following "33 Score Formula":
1. USMLE Score from Score 1---> 5
5 points for over 220 first attempt (for competitive specialitys-derm, rad)
4 points for over 200 first attempt
3 points for pass first attempt
2 points for pass 2nd attempt
1 points for pass over or 3 attempts
Step 1 = 1 to 5
Step 2CK = 1 to 5
Step 2CS = 1 to 3
MAX Score = 13 and MIN Score = 3
2. Years After Graduation: Score 1 to 5 (MD Diploma)
5 points for recent graduate
and every year after deduct a point, if 5 years or over after your MD it is 1 point
Max = 5 points, Min= 1 point
3. Letter of Recommendations & Rotations (LOR)
5 points = Strong LOR
3 Points = Average LOR
1 Point = LOR Not Rated
4. Dean's Letter and Medical School's Performance (Transcripts)
Most MD programs these days go with GPA or with Pass, Fail, High Pass, and Honors system
5 points: Strong Performance, Strong Dean's Letter
3 Points: Average performance / Dean's Letter
1 Point: Poor Performance / Passing
5. Personal Statement (PS)
Again, this is rated from 1 to 5
5 = Strong PS
3 = Average
1 = Poor