OMFS: Does rank or CBSE matter more, in this scenario?

[randomdude23]

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What’s more important, if you’re already within top10%ish of your class?

If I’m rank 3 or so currently, would it be more beneficial to study more on cbse at the risk and expense of dropping to rank 8-10. If it meant getting a better CBSE score (70+). or should I try to maintain what I have.
How badly should I try to maintain this rank, if it's at the expense of less cbse prep.

Compared to maintaining “a rank of 3”, but only getting a 60-65 on CBSE?

Basically I’m comparing

Rank3 with ~60 CBSE vs Rank 8-10 with 70+ CBSE

which is more competitive or important to OMFS programs?

 

[Anonamoose]

Rank 8-10 with 70+ for sure. CBSE is the one thing we have to differentiate ourselves, it shows work ethic and dedication. It is not easy and programs know that. They do respect class rank and it shows you tried hard in school, but who knows when it comes to grade inflation what it really means. A 70+ means someone really put their head down to study for a minimum of a few months if the student is very smart and for 6+ months for most people.

Work like a dog for your CBSE score and you will match.

The interview trail is full of applicants in the 8-10 rank 70+ category.

 

[randomdude23]

Rank 8-10 with 70+ for sure. CBSE is the one thing we have to differentiate ourselves, it shows work ethic and dedication. It is not easy and programs know that. They do respect class rank and it shows you tried hard in school, but who knows when it comes to grade inflation what it really means. A 70+ means someone really put their head down to study for a minimum of a few months if the student is very smart and for 6+ months for most people.

Work like a dog for your CBSE score and you will match.

The interview trail is full of applicants in the 8-10 rank 70+ category.

thank you so much

 

[gigachadomfs]

Rank 8-10 with 70+ CBSE all day

 

[randomdude23]

Rank 8-10 with 70+ CBSE all day

thank you. any other advice I can get from you?

 

[Life of Pablo]

CBSE