Help me match OMFS, what are my chances? (Poor rank, mid CBSE)

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With the current stats, slim chance. Gotta retake that cbse and get a higher score and improve the rank in your D4 year. Extra curriculars dont mean much when the core stats arent good
 
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With the current stats, slim chance. Gotta retake that cbse and get a higher score and improve the rank in your D4 year. Extra curriculars dont mean much when the core stats arent good
a 63 EPC is like an old 70 supposedly. So not a terrible score.

But yeah, with a rank in the bottom 25% probably need a higher CBSE
 
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I think you will have a better idea when you do the externships and see what the lifestyle is like. Only apply if you are willing to do a noncat year if it doesn't workout (this goes for anyone). If there's an OMFS program at your school I would get in the OR and hold sticks for them as much as possible.

And get that research done.
 
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Probably low chance for this year. But a good CBSE + non-cat will make you competitive for next year. If you truly want to do OS then the grind will be worth it.
 
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a 63 EPC is like an old 70 supposedly. So not a terrible score.

But yeah, with a rank in the bottom 25% probably need a higher CBSE
There is another CBSE scoring system/scale now? Idk why they keep changing that stuff
 
There is another CBSE scoring system/scale now? Idk why they keep changing that stuff
Yeah. old 2-digit -> 3-digit -> EPC.

They also no longer provide any sort of conversion from EPC back to the old 2-digit score for applicants. There is a ‘leaked’ chart that supposedly was given to PD’s to help convert scores. who knows if that’s accurate.

But according to that chart add 4-6 points to your EPC to get back to the old 2-digit score
 
What are my chances to match this year in OMFS? Other than a non cat, what else can I do to improve my chances next year? If there’s anything what can I do to improve my match chances this cycle (can include changing my externship list)?

Rank: 79/102
CBSE: 63 EPC
Extracurriculars: President of a religious club where did a lot volunteering and outreach, some volunteering at place of worship, other school related volunteering (trying to land some research with OMFS chair)
Externships: planning on Case, Rutgers, 2 south schools this summer

Don’t care about 4 or 6 year and planning on applying to at least 60 schools. Was not hard set on OMFS until last summer, current D3. Please help 🙏
I think a good letter from the chair and a solid interview responses will be key. A 70 on the old scale is probably fine for 4 years but 6 years are supposedly looking for an EPC at or above a 67 so if you’re applying to those retaking wouldn’t be a bad move.
 
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