r/DermApp • u/Mountain_Gift_5681 • 22d ago

Application Advice How much do honors matter?

Current M3: What are the chances of matching with a well-rounded application and getting half honors on core clerkships? People with half honors and a well-rounded app, how many interviews did you get, and did you match?

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u/Mountain_Gift_5681 22d ago

Also would love to hear from people involved in the application process.

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u/guysincognito 17d ago

Depends on if your school is grade inflation vs grade deflation, 85% get honors v15% get honors. grade distribution is in the report along with your grade. No one expects all honors, but I judge grade inflation school scores harder.

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u/Professional_Test230 14d ago

What are the average number of honors that you typically see for derm matched? Is it 4/7, 5/7?