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doc101

Applying to multiple aways?

Hey all, I'm about to trek through the VSAS train here in a couple weeks. I was wondering if programs hold it against you if you choose not attend their program for a rotation?

Example: Say I apply to 3 schools, but choose to only go to 2 schools for my away rotations, does the 3rd school hold it against me come interview time?

I know I'm probably overthinking things, but I was trying to figure out if it's better to apply to a lot of aways (maybe 5 to 10) vs. the exact amount I need (2).

Posted Feb 26, 2015, 3:54 AM UTC

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wordsandwichM-4•

If you want to do two aways, apply to more than two programs. You want to account for rejections. I made that mistake and ended up having to scramble for an away last minute.

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3MinuteHeroM-3•

This really is the only right answer. There is still an acceptance process with VSAS. You can't control how many accept you after you've correctly hedged your bet by applying broadly.

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smell_B_J_not_LBJM-4•

This question comes up frequently.

The answer is no, they don't. They understand the game better than you.

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pretendoctorMS-4•

They might. No way to prove it one way or another. It likely depends on whom the away application goes through (registrar or department, and if the department, is it just a secretary or is there some faculty that looks at the app.)

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doc101OPM-3•

Thanks for the help guys!

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