My ERAS Picture

[bigfrank]

Hey all,

I'm as ugly as sin, let's get that out in the open right from the get-go. 😀

For my ERAS picture, what kind did you guys use? Should I get a professional one, or would a professional-looking one taken with my super cool digital camera suffice?

Does a shirt and tie suffice, or do I need the full jacket as well?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Best wishes!

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[Doczilla]

I haven't seen any ERAS pictures with the white coat, so jacket and tie should suffice. Mine was taken with just a digital camera at home. Many of the photos look at least somewhat professional and flattering, but you can just have someone take a picture of you in front of a nice background. Like trees. Or things exploding. Smile. 😀

About you being ugly, well, just make sure it's a little out of focus. Or a lot out of focus. Or just submit a photo of Brad Pitt instead and hope nobody notices that it looks nothing like the guy that shows up for the interview. 😕


'zilla

 

[PCN]

We took our yearbook pictures, and the company send one copy to the school to be submitted to ERAS

I haven't seen any ERAS pictures with the white coat, so jacket and tie should suffice. Mine was taken with just a digital camera at home. Many of the photos look at least somewhat professional and flattering, but you can just have someone take a picture of you in front of a nice background. Like trees. Or things exploding. Smile. 😀

About you being ugly, well, just make sure it's a little out of focus. Or a lot out of focus. Or just submit a photo of Brad Pitt instead and hope nobody notices that it looks nothing like the guy that shows up for the interview. 😕


'zilla

 

[fourthyearmed]

We had no choice in the matter. Our school sent our yearbook picture to ERAS. I hated mine because I was sick the day they took them but still got my #1.

 

[IndyXRT]

Programs aren't allowed to look at your picture until they've already decided to invite you for an interview (that's what my program coordinator tells me - if she's incorrect, I apologise). I'd recommend something professional with a shirt and tie (not super expensive - WalMart photos or something like that) as it seems to be what most people use (at least the ones applying to our program this year).

 

[Pingu]

Programs aren't allowed to look at your picture until they've already decided to invite you for an interview (that's what my program coordinator tells me - if she's incorrect, I apologise).

I've been told this too but think it is BS. There were programs downloaded my picture from ERAS and didn't offer me an interview. What I was told by a program secretary is that they can download them but not look at them or such crap. I mean all they have to do is say they are going to offer you an interview and not all interviews are sent by ERAS, so I think they can do what they want and look at your pic whenever. Just one more way the man keeps us down

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I took mine in a full jacket and tie. I don't think it is terribly important, however.

 

[bigfrank]

Do most people have a jacket on, or does it matter?

Thanks for all previous replies.

 

[b&ierstiefel]

Do most people have a jacket on, or does it matter?

Thanks for all previous replies.

At our school, we had a photographer come in and take all of our pictures. They asked us to come in wearing a shirt, tie, and a jacket. We didn't have to pay for them either.

 

[mikecwru]

At our school, we had a photographer come in and take all of our pictures. They asked us to come in wearing a shirt, tie, and a jacket. We didn't have to pay for them either.

Most programs will use the ERAS photos to make the composite showing their matched class. This photo will follow you for 3-6 years. Take a nice one, professionally, in a jacket and tie.

mike

 

[b&ierstiefel]

Most programs will use the ERAS photos to make the composite showing their matched class. This photo will follow you for 3-6 years. Take a nice one, professionally, in a jacket and tie.

mike

3-6 years??? damn, that was one horrendous picture of me too. i wasn't having a good day.

 

[RexKD]

Most programs don't look at your picture until after they already invited you to an interview.

So I recommend that you pose naked holding your genitals and grinning broadly.

That way, after they have already invited you, they will be nervously awaiting your arrival.

 

[Doczilla]

Most programs don't look at your picture until after they already invited you to an interview.

So I recommend that you pose naked holding your genitals and grinning broadly.

That way, after they have already invited you, they will be nervously awaiting your arrival.

 

[DRealDrZ]

I should have done my picture THAT way!!! Instead, my school just took our "yearbook" photo and sent it for us. Most guys had ties...some whitecoats. It really doesnt matter.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Most programs don't look at your picture until after they already invited you to an interview.

So I recommend that you pose naked holding your genitals and grinning broadly.

That way, after they have already invited you, they will be nervously awaiting your arrival.

👍

 

[Koko]

Most programs don't look at your picture until after they already invited you to an interview.

So I recommend that you pose naked holding your genitals and grinning broadly.

That way, after they have already invited you, they will be nervously awaiting your arrival.

I would think posing naked and grinning broadly while holding someone else's genitals, would be more disturbing.

 

[bigfrank]

Well, it's worked before, it just might work again. Thanks everyone!!

 

[yaah]

I just went to Kinko's and got a passport photo. I was wearing a tshirt. I don't think it really matters.

 

[pikachu]

I didn't send any pic at all and matched just fine -

 

[NinerNiner999]

www.glamourshots.com

They also have costumes and air-brushing available. I gave all of my extra shots out to my friends and family...

 

[Stax]

I figured I could use all the help I could get because I'm no supermodel. I knew a photographer who cut me a deal because my wife and I had just had some pictures taken with him. I wore a full suit and tie for the professional pics. I matched thank goodness! Who knows what role it played.

Stax