Survivor Saturdays: Where Do You Rank

Yes, I know it's Tuesday bu I was out of town on Saturday and couldn't get an internet connection. I was visiting relatives. While there, I spoke with someone who is helping rank candidates for match day. She had some great advice to pass along to you.

• Make sure your MD spouse sends a thank-you letter to his favorite interviewers. It DOES tip the scales. My "informant" says that when several candidates are equally qualified, a letter seals the deal. Referring to people by name or making reference to something personal (when appropriate) shows your spouse is personable and pays attention to detail.

• Before your MD spouse sends a letter, ask to review it. If they come across as needy, weird, arrogant or if they misspell words, they might end up being the butt of jokes and not taken seriously.

• Celebrate match day, whereever you go! Somebody chose your spouse above others. Even our friends who ended up going where they didn't plan to be, made the most of it and had a good experience. After all, it's one step closer to being finished!

Just want to wish you all good luck in March.