Telling programs they are #1

[snowonkey]

How have you guys been handling telling programs about your interest that really heavily weight your intention to attend? I have been at several programs where current students (and even the administration themselves) have made it very clear that expressing that you would attend if accepted can make a large difference in their decision on your application.

I've found this hard since several of these programs I'm very interested in and would seriously consider in my top 3 or so, but would have to see how acceptances shake out and revisits go to fully decide. I don't want to misrepresent my feelings about a program, but I also don't want to lose an opportunity.

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[Fencer]

One more part of how programs are playing applicants... A match would improve these games.

 

[Neuronix]

I disagree. The residency match still has this problem. Many programs expect you to tell them that they're your "first choice" to get a high position on the rank list. Here's a recent relevant thread from the residency forums: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/taking-the-game-out-of-the-match-a-simple-proposal.1169747/

 

[starfun21]

I'll PM you, @snowonkey! I had some programs hint at this, too.