How the NRMP Match Works

I've been trying to understand the whole ranking algorithm works by reading the NRMP website. To me, it appears as though a program's ranking of you is the determining factor aka programs have the upper hand in many instances. For example, Andrew applies at Harvard, does well and is ranked #45 by the program. Ben also interviews and is ranked #44 by the program. Andrew submits and ranks Harvard #1 on his list. Ben submits and ranks Harvard #29 on his list. The NRMP algorithm starts and... How the NRMP Match Works
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