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If I'm not mistaken, the average COMLEX is 500. 498 is only 2 clicks away so you are average. Psych has been averaging step 1 220 - 230 lately so that is probably why that doesn't change your chances much. I don't know who programs match calculators, but I doubt they have any inside scoop. You may have a 71% chance of matching, and that mean you are likely to match. Depending on how you apply, you probably could lower this to 50% or raise it to 85%.
 
MacDonaldTriad said:
If I'm not mistaken, the average COMLEX is 500. 498 is only 2 clicks away so you are average. Psych has been averaging step 1 220 - 230 lately so that is probably why that doesn't change your chances much. I don't know who programs match calculators, but I doubt they have any inside scoop. You may have a 71% chance of matching, and that mean you are likely to match. Depending on how you apply, you probably could lower this to 50% or raise it to 85%.
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idk someone said 71% is terrible.... i mean thats just one point of view and i will get many.
I mean would it be worth it if trying to match psych to even take step 1?
 
In an effort to not be cynical but realistic, I would advise applying to mid to lower tier residencies to not waste your time and money. For example, if you somehow got interviewed at UC San Fran it's unlikely you'd match there and it will cost a lot in time and money to do the interview. Apply broadly to less desirable locations.

If you can do a 4th year away rotation at a mid tier residency in July or August, and do an amazing job on the rotation, like working hard, staying late, asking what else you can do to help, offering to give a presentation on a useful topic, etc, and just being genuinely likable, you'd have a good chance of matching there. And if you do a good job, you could get a couple letters for your application.
 
nexus73 said:
In an effort to not be cynical but realistic, I would advise applying to mid to lower tier residencies to not waste your time and money. For example, if you somehow got interviewed at UC San Fran it's unlikely you'd match there and it will cost a lot in time and money to do the interview. Apply broadly to less desirable locations.

If you can do a 4th year away rotation at a mid tier residency in July or August, and do an amazing job on the rotation, like working hard, staying late, asking what else you can do to help, offering to give a presentation on a useful topic, etc, and just being genuinely likable, you'd have a good chance of matching there. And if you do a good job, you could get a couple letters for your application.
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i wouldn't mind doing mid-lower tier programs, as long as I have a chance at Psychiatry.
 
phagocytosis41 said:
idk someone said 71% is terrible.... i mean thats just one point of view and i will get many.
I mean would it be worth it if trying to match psych to even take step 1?
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I think you are always better off with a step I score. It makes it harder to discount your application when invitations are being extended.
"Why are we inviting this MD when phagocytosis41's score is higher?"
 
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