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Completely dependent on how big of a deal this PI is and whether "below median" is just below median, or if you're well-below the school's usual admission requirements.I am about to take gap year and continuing research with a professor that I have been doing for 2 years. It has been a great experience, and I have received a few publications for the work I have done. However, I am facing a bit of dilemma as to what my next move should be. Currently I am looking at two post-baccs, postbacc a and postbacc b. Postbacc A is a DO school, and has a solid linkage program(guaranteed interview if you meet x gpa). On the other hand, postbacc b is the same school that I am doing research with the professor, but doesn't have any linkage, but I'd' be able to do my research with him for another year. My question is, how much of a difference could his LOR make, considering he is faculty at the medical school? My concern is that by choosing to do the non-linkage route, I will end up not getting in and wasting another year. FYI, I'd take the school he teaches at within in a heart beat, but I have below median stats for it, which is why I am hesitant. Any input that someone has would be greatly appreciated.
I would also argue that we need better info to know how "solid" this linkage is. If they routinely accept a good number of these interviewees then that's great, but if it's just a courtesy interview that does you little good.