Thank You Notes

I don't think they matter too much for ranking. Send them if you feel thankful. I think someone once mentioned that if there was some type of a connection you had with an interviewer, that's a good reason to send one.

I think for a lot of programs, you're being ranked soon after you walk out the door. There is probably not much list movement after that. If there is, it's not because of a few words on a card that comes through the mail.

 

Agree with Dral, most of the time, you're ranked before you board your return flight home. If you felt like you made a connection or if there's a program you definitely want to be at, a tastefully written thank you card couldn't hurt. Places that tell you thank notes aren't necessary are not trying to trick you.

 

Send them. It may not affect the match, but these are likely some great people in your field that you will hopefully encounter in the future.

 

yes, i'm waiting for my thank you note. we rank later. btw, it better not be the same one sent to the others, we compare notes.

j/k. just send them if you are actually thankful!