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I'm ranked middle of my class (@ UT Southwestern), 229 Step I, fair LOR, no research in med school, and good clinical evals but shelf exams kept me from honoring any rotations (most near honors/B+ and the rest high pass/B). I'm applying to 26 programs distributed over the west coast, south atlantic, and TX.
Do I have a good shot of matching, or do I need to take Step II early to improve my chances? Unfortunately, I really don't anticipate doing much better on Step II...I've never proven to be a standout standardized test-taker. The anesthesia FAQ mentions that 229 alone should get me an interview at most place...however, I don't know how accurate that is with this year's pool.
Should I expand/change my geographical preferences given the highly competitive nature of the above areas? Any advice/comments would be greatly appreciated.
Do I have a good shot of matching, or do I need to take Step II early to improve my chances? Unfortunately, I really don't anticipate doing much better on Step II...I've never proven to be a standout standardized test-taker. The anesthesia FAQ mentions that 229 alone should get me an interview at most place...however, I don't know how accurate that is with this year's pool.
Should I expand/change my geographical preferences given the highly competitive nature of the above areas? Any advice/comments would be greatly appreciated.