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+--- Thread: Read this for scramble. - letsdoit08 (/showthread.php?tid=387605)
Read this for scramble. - letsdoit08 - ArchivalUser - 02-23-2009
This process is very difficult...Even just to log in on NRMP that will be quiet hard. Most program phones will be busy. I do not will wish scramble to anyone. What are programs looking for:
1- High board scores with NO attempts.( 85 or better)
2- No visas needed ( for most programs)
3- US clinical experience( some specialities)
4- Graduation year ( no more than 3 )
5- You have to be very lucky to have someone answer your call.
6- Connections( if you know a resident or someone in the program)
I don't beleive in fax.. there is not time for the prgorams to go through that.Because it's only a few spots available they give it away as quick as possible.
Personnally a beleive SCRAMBLE is more difficult that the match .
GL
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-23-2009
I am 7 years graduated, I need the visa and I have no connections
I got only 1 iv
I am very concerned about that
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-23-2009
They are many people without IV... this year match is very hard.Remember only 1 good IV is needed to match.If you have decent scores .. and help on scramble day you should be fine. GL