Posted by no big deal from IP 67.186.136.2 on November 30, 2006 at 19:55:27:
In Reply to: to prematch people-want advice posted by img on November 30, 2006 at 08:11:16:
Step 3 pass is definitely an important factor this year..of course scores in step1/2 matter..but u can do little to change these..do your best in the IV..tell the PD that u like the program a lot and are looking forward to work with him..
Look for "signs"..usually PD will give some signs and if you react positively, He will consider offering you one..before you go for the interview, check how many seats were offered as pre-match last year..some programs dont usually offer pre-match..asking them for a pre-match is stupid and lower your chance of being ranked high..
moral--ask only if you get some signs..if u r really desperate tell him that you have a lot of IVs but would be glad if you can get a prematch to avoid the travel..and then tell him that the program is best suits you..
(from experience)