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I've been trying to understand the whole ranking algorithm works by reading the NRMP website. To me, it appears as though a program's ranking of you is the determining factor aka programs have the upper hand in many instances.
For example, Andrew applies at Harvard, does well and is ranked #45 by the program. Ben also interviews and is ranked #44 by the program.
Andrew submits and ranks Harvard #1 on his list. Ben submits and ranks Harvard #29 on his list.
The NRMP algorithm starts and magically there is one slot left at Harvard. Ben, has not matched yet (he somehow did not perform well on any other of his interviews) and neither has Andrew, so theoretically the spot goes to one of them.
From what I read, Ben will get the spot because he was ranked higher by Harvard, even though, based on their individual ROL, Andrew clearly wants Harvard so much more since he ranked it number 1.
Is my interpretation of the algorithm correct?
For example, Andrew applies at Harvard, does well and is ranked #45 by the program. Ben also interviews and is ranked #44 by the program.
Andrew submits and ranks Harvard #1 on his list. Ben submits and ranks Harvard #29 on his list.
The NRMP algorithm starts and magically there is one slot left at Harvard. Ben, has not matched yet (he somehow did not perform well on any other of his interviews) and neither has Andrew, so theoretically the spot goes to one of them.
From what I read, Ben will get the spot because he was ranked higher by Harvard, even though, based on their individual ROL, Andrew clearly wants Harvard so much more since he ranked it number 1.
Is my interpretation of the algorithm correct?