FAQ

Every question, answered plainly.

What is Competitive Edge?

An advisor for international medical graduates applying to the US residency match. You build a profile, and it gives you an honest competitiveness score, per-specialty match bands, and a prioritised list of the moves that would strengthen your application.

Who is it for?

IMGs preparing an ERAS application, whether you are applying this season or planning a season or two ahead and want to know where to invest your time.

How is my score worked out?

A deterministic scorer reads your profile (exam performance, US clinical experience, research, year of graduation, visa need) and scores each dimension against published NRMP Match outcomes. An AI analyst then explains the result and what to do about it. The same profile always produces the same score; the AI never invents numbers.

Is Competitive Edge affiliated with the NRMP, ECFMG, or any residency programme?

No. It is an independent product. It draws on published Match data but has no connection to the organisations that run the Match, and no programme sees your profile.

Can it guarantee I match?

No, and you should be wary of anyone who says otherwise. What it gives you is a realistic read on your chances and the specific, evidence-based steps that improve them.

What does one application season cover?

Full access from purchase to the end of that Match cycle: the intake, your report, updated reads as your profile changes, and the analyst chat.

What happens to my data?

Your profile is used to produce your report and nothing else. It is not sold, and it is never shared with programmes. You can ask for deletion at any time. The full detail is in the privacy policy.

Do I need my CV ready before I start?

No. You can upload a CV to pre-fill your profile, or answer the intake questions directly, and update either as your season progresses.

My scores or experience changed mid-season. Do I pay again?

No. Updating your profile and re-running your read is part of the season you have paid for.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have not opened your full report. Once the full report is opened, the season is non-refundable.