How important is research if you want to match top 10?

[tealeafexplorer]

Assuming you have good board scores 245+, 255+, letters etc... but 0 research?

I’m sure you will match, but is research necessary for the top programs?

 

[j4pac]

I’d highly recommend it. You don’t have to be a juggernaut but it’s a question that was asked on essentially every interview. Just do something