How many programs to apply to??

[Guest]

Are we just all going to apply to every program??? In my case, even though I have good stats and AOA/pubs etc then I can’t get over the fact that many kids who applied nsgy from my school did not  match last year. Can I get away with only applying like 60 places with step 270+, many pubs and good grades?? I listen to the nsgy podcast and one of the episodes a PD says all this quantitative stuff is only like 25% of the consideration which is fine but makes me feel like Everyone should apply to every single program no matter how competitive they feel I guess. Any thoughts??

[Guest]

Your best bet is your home program and programs in your medical schools “region”.

[Guest]

I don't think there's a downside to applying to every program other than the monetary component. Just accept the interviews you want and decline the others.

[Guest]

Apply everywhere. Literally no downside except the $. it’s an investment into your future. Leave no stone unturned.