How are extremely ugly applicants viewed?

[CommyO]

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Not trying to get too off topic but seen this girl at my gym who has a sick body(you can tell she squats) and nice hair, but her face was pretty below average.

It helps significantly if you lose weight and stay clean but if you're ugly, you're ugly my man. Makeup helps a lot if you're a girl. If you're a guy, I suppose a haircut would help and to pluck eyebrows in the middle.

 

[Coltuna]

I'm pretty damn attractive.

I haven't interviewed or anything and have little more to contribute to this thread but FWIW.

Edit: Will update with cycle outcome.

 

[strider144]

I look a lot younger than I actually am. I'm about to turn 21 and people always confuse me for being 15-16. Do you think this might weight against me? Surprisingly most of the female doctors I have shadowed have said I looked "adorable and cute." Male doctors generally mention something about my height but in a kiddish way.

I'm familiar with this problem. I was average-height for my gender and looked a little older than I was. Then I transitioned and looked like I was 13 again. I don't think it'll hurt you too much to look young, but it doesn't really help when part of what you want to convey is maturity and seriousness.

That said, there are things you can do. Learn to put on an affect like you're leading a business meeting - check some movies with authoritative characters of your perceived or destination gender and copy their body language and expressions in a mirror. The way you present yourself will take precedence over physical stature. You want to take up space and stand like you are a tall person. A stodgy haircut and well-selected clothing helps too (everything has to be tailored - get your shirt sleeves shortened if they're long on you - because if it looks too big it starts to look like you're playing dress-up). And there are always lifts for your shoes if you are desperate!

 

[Dr. Souk]

Very funny Shaq! Lol

 

[bengirlxD]

I'm familiar with this problem. I was average-height for my gender and looked a little older than I was. Then I transitioned and looked like I was 13 again. I don't think it'll hurt you too much to look young, but it doesn't really help when part of what you want to convey is maturity and seriousness.

That said, there are things you can do. Learn to put on an affect like you're leading a business meeting - check some movies with authoritative characters of your perceived or destination gender and copy their body language and expressions in a mirror. The way you present yourself will take precedence over physical stature. You want to take up space and stand like you are a tall person. A stodgy haircut and well-selected clothing helps too (everything has to be tailored - get your shirt sleeves shortened if they're long on you - because if it looks too big it starts to look like you're playing dress-up). And there are always lifts for your shoes if you are desperate!

True. I always keep my hair contemporary and am a men's style aficionado. I will be showing up to that interview with a nice tailored suit with a tie and yes the tie clip is a must. Still give off the adorable vibes though haha.

 

[strider144]

True. I always keep my hair contemporary and am a men's style aficionado. I will be showing up to that interview with a nice tailored suit with a tie and yes the tie clip is a must. Still give off the adorable vibes though haha.

Be slightly less stylish. It'll help for this sort of a situation, sad but true.

 

[ChiefsIntern]

Just take care of yourself to your best ability (i.e. washing your face, clean hair, no disgusting facial hair, white teeth, ect.)... People and interviewers will notice. Even if you are ugly as hell...

 

[bengirlxD]

Be slightly less stylish. It'll help for this sort of a situation, sad but true.

Noted! Thank you for the advice