You need at least 8 ivs to guarantee a position! - homie

[ArchivalUser]

I had 9 last year....did not match.
My friend matched in 4 IVs........GL to all.....LUCK plays major role.....

[ArchivalUser]

hey letsfight,

what went against u in last match with 9 ivs.....can u explain what u learned from ur match

experience...9 ivs in previous match itself tells u were such a good candidate for 9 prgs in

their initial scanning.....considering the iv calls that imgs get...9 is a good no of iv calls for

fmg...then why...is it only luck or something else....kindly explain..........

[ArchivalUser]

OK...I agree quality of interview matters vs quantity of interviews. No matter how many paitents you treat only the right medicine cures.

[ArchivalUser]

asia,

If there 20 spots, I believe no or very rare programs will get all their top 20 ranked candidats. Of these top 20, many may be ranked high by better programs. I will say, if you are within top 30 for these 20 spots, u r in good shape.