getting your application thrown out...

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Originally posted by Icewoman
What sorts of things can get your application immediately thrown out by program directors? e.g. low board scores?

Thanks for the advice.
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1) very low board scores
2) bad letters of recommendation
3) spelling errors, e.g. (opthalmology)
4) a personal statement that stinks
 
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