Understanding rank algorithm - skysurfer64

[ArchivalUser]

Hey everyone. I have a question regarding the algorithm used during the rank process.

Let's say I applied to three programs (A, B, C) and ranked them 1, 2, and 3 respectively. And assume each program takes 20 interns a year. If program A ranks me 15th, program B ranks me 10th, and program C ranks me 5th, which program will I match into?

I know it's supposed to match according to best fit, but is that based on how we rank or how the program ranks us?

Thanks

[ArchivalUser]

Rank algorithm always in favor of applicant. So you will match at Program A, because that's your first choice.
If your position is 21st in Program A and Applicant 1 to 20 in their list all chose Program A as number 1, you will match in Program B.

According to best fit of both parties, not only the program.

Thanks!

[ArchivalUser]

If Program A did not rank you then, you won't have a chance there.
Hence the algorithm will now try to match you to Program B.
If Program A filled spots 1-20 and you were 15th on their list, you will have a chance there.

[ArchivalUser]

Thanks! I was just confused because if the system looks at your whole rank list, then even though Program A is my first choice, that hospital ranked me very low. So it would make a compromise and match me with Program C since they ranked me high and I didn't rank them very low.

But this makes sense that it prefers the students rank. Phew!

[ArchivalUser]

The algorithm favors preferred (highly ranked) applicants.

[ArchivalUser]

Your own ROL will NOT affect your chances of getting into a program (Let's say A, which is your most desired one) . However, if you are taken by the program you ranked higher, you will NOT be admitted by those on the rest of your list

For example,

A has 10 seats and interviewed 100 applicants

You ranked A first, while B 2nd and C 3rd

A ranks you No. 90, however, the 89 applicants ahead of you rank A very low and end up in the programs they want most rather than A, then you are "relatively No.1"

And B and C both rank you No.1

You will be taken by A, not B/C

[ArchivalUser]

If your are ranked within the available positions on any program your will match. The ROL is to tell the match what is your preferred program, you can't hurt your chances.