Results & Post-Match
Match Results Day
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Why do I have to wait to get the results?
NMS spends time between the Rank Order List deadline and Results Day checking and re-checking the data to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the results. Before we can process the rankings data, we look for potential errors or mistakes in the rankings submitted by applicants and sites. We are able to catch some (but not all) errors, and it does take a significant amount of time to reach these participants to follow-up, verify, and correct these mistakes. Primary Contacts and applicants are generally busy and can be very difficult to reach. We then have to run the matching algorithm and prepare the results for distribution via the various channels.
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Can I get a copy of my Rank Order List?
You are able to view and print a Rank Order List in the Extern Match Portal until 4 days after the Match Results Day. You are strongly encouraged to print a copy of your Rank Order List for your records before it is removed from the Extern Match Portal.
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Can I get a copy of my results?
An email containing your results is sent to you on the Match Results Day. Your results are also available online in the Extern Match Portal until April 30, 2026. You are strongly encouraged to save a copy of the result notification for your site's records before it is removed from the Extern Match Portal.
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Post-Match Process
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How does the Post-Match Process work?
The Post-Match Process begins at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time on March 31, 2026. From March 31, 2026 to April 30, 2026, participating sites may fill unfilled positions only with unmatched applicants from NYNJADOT and PENDELDOT academic programs. No offers may be made or accepted before April 14, 2026.
After April 30, 2026, any remaining positions may be offered directly to any applicant, including those not enrolled in NYNJADOT or PENDELDOT programs.
During the Post-Match Process, sites, applicants, and academic programs may communicate freely, exchange information, and conduct interviews. Unmatched applicants who registered for the Extern Match may apply to participating sites through the Extern Match Portal. Eligible applicants who did not register must apply directly to sites.
Sites may update their Directory listings and may remove themselves from the list of available positions as positions are filled.
There is no additional ranking or matching algorithm during this period. Offers must be made directly by email to the applicant, with the applicant's DCT copied.
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How do I remove or add positions in the Post-Match Process?
When the results of the matching process are released, a list of sites and tracks with available positions is provided to unmatched applicants and academic programs in the Portal.
Sites must log into the Extern Match Portal in order to update the information shown on the List of Sites with Available Positions.
Remove Positions
- Log into the Extern Match Portal
- Select the Edit button in the Positions Available in Post-Match section of the Track Dashboard
- Use the drop-down menu to select the number of positions still available in the track
If you set the number of positions available to 0, the track will be removed from the list and your will be closed for applications if no tracks are offering positions.
Add Positions
- Log into the Extern Match Portal
- Select the Edit button in the Positions Available in Post-Match section of the Track Dashboard
- Use the drop-down menu to select the number of positions available in the track
Tracks that have at least one position available in the Post-Match Process will be shown on the List of Sites with Available Positions and will be opened for applications.