03-16-2009, 06:21 PM
Congratulations to all who matched! Big effort is behind us and a big journey ahead of us.
I just wanted to say that I am sorry to those who did not match. I wanted to share my story for the future candidates, not to get discouraged or listen to those who will try to put them down.
step 1 78/step 2 89 (second attempt)/CS pass first attempt; 6 months of USCE, 2 US LORs, GC holder (I don't know if I am missing something)
Anyway, a lot of people told me that I hardly have a chance in FM, let alone IM and that my scores are so bad, especially compared to double 99ers. However, I didn't want to listen to that, I really was determined to get what I want. So, basically, I got a few IM interviews, then called a lot of programs which I think brought me few more interviews which otherwise I maybe wouldn't have gotten. All in all, I had a ROL of 8 programs, among which I had few uni programs and really good community programs.
One beneficial thing for me was a really good personal statement, personal story that is quite unique, but I am sure all of you have a lot of things you've been through from which you take out your strength from.
Guys, please believe in yourselves. You can do it! Good luck to everyone....
I just wanted to say that I am sorry to those who did not match. I wanted to share my story for the future candidates, not to get discouraged or listen to those who will try to put them down.
step 1 78/step 2 89 (second attempt)/CS pass first attempt; 6 months of USCE, 2 US LORs, GC holder (I don't know if I am missing something)
Anyway, a lot of people told me that I hardly have a chance in FM, let alone IM and that my scores are so bad, especially compared to double 99ers. However, I didn't want to listen to that, I really was determined to get what I want. So, basically, I got a few IM interviews, then called a lot of programs which I think brought me few more interviews which otherwise I maybe wouldn't have gotten. All in all, I had a ROL of 8 programs, among which I had few uni programs and really good community programs.
One beneficial thing for me was a really good personal statement, personal story that is quite unique, but I am sure all of you have a lot of things you've been through from which you take out your strength from.
Guys, please believe in yourselves. You can do it! Good luck to everyone....