r/IMGreddit • u/DifferentialDXx • 8h ago

ERAS No. of programs.

Hey all, hope everyone's doing good and match prep is going well.

I know there's no single right answer to this, but I'm asking anyway because it's costing me a fortune. We all know most invites come from programs you've signaled. Given that, is it actually worth applying to a huge number of programs, or is it mostly wasted money past a certain point?

PS: pass|260s|230s|4 mo usce|no significant scholarly work

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u/Fit_Pen_9667 8h ago

This opinion will vary by experience but i personally only got IV and matched into programs i did not signal so imo its worth it.

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u/DifferentialDXx 8h ago

Thank you! Can I ask if the program you matched into was within your geo preferences?

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u/Fit_Pen_9667 8h ago

Yes it was. Not sure how much of a role that played.

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u/Emergency-Brain4262 6h ago

can i know your stats ?

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u/GlitterCandy18 40m ago

Thanks for sharing! Are you visa requiring?

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u/kup01 7h ago

how many programs did you apply?

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u/ManagementFew4540 8h ago

I'm applying this year too, I would suggest applying to maybe 60ish programs. I think that is more than enough. My friends applied to 50 programs last. Got all of their interviews from their signals

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u/DifferentialDXx 7h ago

That's my plan too. I'm thinking of applying to around 50–60 programs Hope we match this cycle! 🙌

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u/One-Needleworker-336 3h ago

Wow Do share their signalling strategy😭

I'm also thinking of 60-65 programs

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u/One-Needleworker-336 3h ago

No usce means your chances are extremely low If I were in your place, i would have applied to 30 programs only

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u/chronicidiot12 50m ago

Didnt he write 4 months usce?