I just got 2 High passes instead of Honors i missed them by like 2-3 points each class and its very very frustrating. how big of a factor is AOA in getting into a ENT residency?
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thanks guys really appreciate the input
Here's a story for you.
I didn't get AOA until Nov of my 4th year. I had already submitted my applications. When I sat down at a TOP program to interview with the chair, he said, "Welcome; glad to meet you." Reviewing my application quickly: "Did you make AOA?" True story. First words out of his mouth.
ok, after you said no, howd the rest of it go?
I had a similar experience as Neutropeniaboy - mine was regarding board scores.
Was at a top program, too, and was asked by the Chair - "So, you don't have at least a 250 on your Step I, so why should we accept you?" Can't remember what I said, but was put off a little.
If it isn't AOA, it'll be board scores, research, publications, personality or a variety of other factors that they'll focus on.
Just do the best you can, be humble in the interviews, remember that everyone you come into contact has a say in the rankings, try to relax - and you should do fine.
Was at a top program, too, and was asked by the Chair - "So, you don't have at least a 250 on your Step I, so why should we accept you?" Can't remember what I said, but was put off a little.
If it isn't AOA, it'll be board scores, research, publications, personality or a variety of other factors that they'll focus on.
Just do the best you can, be humble in the interviews, remember that everyone you come into contact has a say in the rankings, try to relax - and you should do fine.
