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Shmooy8850
01-19-2011, 11:39 AM
Yay, interview offer! Anyone else hear anything?

stefke
01-20-2011, 11:46 AM
Yay, interview offer! Anyone else hear anything?

I havent and I applied way back in November

srx128
01-20-2011, 03:25 PM
Yup, got the email yesterday. So excited!

faix87
01-21-2011, 09:23 AM
Not yet, but I did get my UMBC email yesterday...

Shmooy8850
01-21-2011, 03:27 PM
srx128 - which school is your top choice? Just curious. I signed up for the Feb 26th date. Yahoooo.

srx128
01-21-2011, 05:32 PM
srx128 - which school is your top choice? Just curious. I signed up for the Feb 26th date. Yahoooo.

Definitely Pitt. What's your top choice? I'll be there Feb. 2 :D

Shmooy8850
01-24-2011, 05:03 PM
Definitely Pitt. What's your top choice? I'll be there Feb. 2 :D


Pitt is definitely up there for me. I have a deposit down elsewhere, but I'm hoping that Pitt will really impress me at the interview!

srx128
01-30-2011, 05:46 PM
Any more interviewees out there?
This thread has over 400 views and no one else has gotten any news yet?:confused:

Shmooy8850
01-31-2011, 06:40 PM
Any more interviewees out there?
This thread has over 400 views and no one else has gotten any news yet?:confused:

Pretty ridiculous, don't you think? You have your interview before me, so you'll have to fill me in on what you thought...since you're the only one who seems to post... :p

faix87
01-31-2011, 07:33 PM
Still haven't heard anything from Pitt, and I feel like I am a strong candidate. They contact you through email right?

srx128
01-31-2011, 10:50 PM
I'll def fill you in after I have my interview. I'm starting to get really nervous.
And faix87, I was contacted through email so keep checking that inbox. Good luck!

goodfellas
02-01-2011, 04:14 AM
Any more interviewees out there?
This thread has over 400 views and no one else has gotten any news yet?:confused:

As a Pitt undergrad who was interviewed for the last application cycle, I can tell you that the whole interview invite and then acceptance decision is very...haphazard (in comparison to all other schools that I've been in contact with.) As far as interviews thus far, I do know that the conditional students have had their interviews, and they seem to be just starting the process for competitive applicants now. They seemed to do invites in waves last year, and they were all pretty much during Feb and a few into very early March. I'm guessing during the next 2-3 weeks these boards will light up with emails people have gotten for invites. Acceptance information will take a little longer--although some of you lucky early invites will probably hear sooner. They say everyone hears at the same time, but speaking from personal experience, people heard over about a 1.5 month period last year.

Early invites: Congratulations, my guess is that you're at the top of the list of desired candidates. Do you all have previous degrees? Good luck

RJG2011
02-02-2011, 04:22 PM
I haven't heard from Pitt yet either. I'm kind of worried, since I did not list any of my high school extracurricular activities, since I heard you shouldn't list them unless they are pharmacy related. However, I later heard that Pitt wants you list them no matter how insignificant they may seem.

My overall GPA is a 3.67 (3.54 science) at UNC Chapel Hill and my PCAT composite was a 92. I have a few college extracurricular things but not a lot. Do you think this will hurt my chances?

bettyb0o
02-04-2011, 04:20 PM
yay just got an invite! is there anyone from socal that's going??

delano2000
02-06-2011, 01:39 AM
If anyone has been accepted to this school, please let me know so you can be added to the roll call for 2014/2015. Please post in the sticky thread or PM me your acceptances and the program you will be attending (if accepted to multiple schools).:)

dreamshappen
02-15-2011, 08:53 AM
hey i was wondering if anybody could help me out. I have an interview for pitt coming up. I am really nervous. How was it? How was the questions. Any insight will would be greatly appreciated. I really want to go to Pitt!

goodfellas
02-16-2011, 11:42 AM
I haven't heard from Pitt yet either. I'm kind of worried, since I did not list any of my high school extracurricular activities, since I heard you shouldn't list them unless they are pharmacy related. However, I later heard that Pitt wants you list them no matter how insignificant they may seem.

My overall GPA is a 3.67 (3.54 science) at UNC Chapel Hill and my PCAT composite was a 92. I have a few college extracurricular things but not a lot. Do you think this will hurt my chances?

I spoke with someone from admissions today, and I was informed that Pitt is very backed up with the application reviews this year. Last year, final interviews ended during the first week of March. I was informed they've been extended into mid-March due to the backup. I was also told that not hearing anything yet is not a bad sign, for a large number of applications have not even been looked it. It just kind of matters what pile you got sorted into. Also, the admissions committee has 2 meets scheduled during this week alone. This leads me to believe many more invites will be sent out possibly at the end of this week or beginning of next week. It's never easy...

bettyb0o
02-19-2011, 09:50 PM
Anyone interviewing on Tuesday 2/22? I'm going to be there! Good luck to everyone else!!

faix87
02-21-2011, 01:47 PM
I got my interview invite today for 3 dates. I accepted the one early Saturday morning.

Pharmizzle
02-21-2011, 05:49 PM
I spoke with someone from admissions today, and I was informed that Pitt is very backed up with the application reviews this year. Last year, final interviews ended during the first week of March. I was informed they've been extended into mid-March due to the backup. I was also told that not hearing anything yet is not a bad sign, for a large number of applications have not even been looked it. It just kind of matters what pile you got sorted into. Also, the admissions committee has 2 meets scheduled during this week alone. This leads me to believe many more invites will be sent out possibly at the end of this week or beginning of next week. It's never easy...

Thank you for the information, this makes me feel a little better. I felt like I had a pretty strong application; I've gotten interview invites from all the other schools I applied to, and even an acceptance letter from one - but not a peep from Pitt yet! I was getting pretty worried.

MC Search
02-21-2011, 07:18 PM
Got my invite today, word is bond.

I'm in love with the city of Pittsburgh. It will be an interesting interview. I've been accepted to my top choice for awhile, but I have a feeling I will really like what the University of Pittsburgh has to offer. They will have to convince me that they have more to offer than OSU, specifically with research and clinical opportunities. On the flipside, I will have to convince them that I'm worthy of an acceptance. It's a two-way street.

I will be closer to Pittsburgh for Steelers, Penguins and Pirates games. The transit time will be cut be almost three hours, which excites me. I'll be sure to mention this in the interview. I'm sure they'll be thrilled that this is a selling point for me. :eek:

goodfellas
02-22-2011, 09:52 AM
I got my interview invite today for 3 dates. I accepted the one early Saturday morning.

What were the other dates they offered?

MC Search
02-22-2011, 11:15 AM
What were the other dates they offered?

This would be my guess:

Saturday, Feb. 26th
Monday, Feb. 28th
Thursday, March 17th

Mereo311ri
02-22-2011, 12:33 PM
MC Search-

what date did you get your email that your app was complete?

MC Search
02-22-2011, 02:38 PM
MC Search-

what date did you get your email that your app was complete?


January 13th.

faix87
02-22-2011, 04:47 PM
This would be my guess:

Saturday, Feb. 26th
Monday, Feb. 28th
Thursday, March 17th

good guess haha...

MethNcal
02-22-2011, 08:56 PM
I still have gotten no word from Pitt about interviews do they send it by mail or e-mail? Do they send rejection letters or is the suspensful silence the answer?:confused:

JennaLee
02-23-2011, 06:34 AM
I got an interview last week, and I just called and declined the interview since I have been accepted to my top choice. I am sure it will take awhile for them to look over all of the applications, Good Luck Everyone!!! U-pitt is great.

fateluver
02-23-2011, 11:29 AM
For anyone who already interviewed or will be interviewing, do you know when Pitt will start sending out acceptance letters? I forgot to ask at my interview. Good luck to you all!

srx128
02-24-2011, 04:40 PM
I still have gotten no word from Pitt about interviews do they send it by mail or e-mail? Do they send rejection letters or is the suspensful silence the answer?:confused:

I believe they will let you know April 15 if you haven't received any news. If they are interviewing into mid march, there is still hope you may get an interview. Oh, and they will contact you through email.

Superzooi
02-26-2011, 03:56 AM
I completed my application on 11/17/10 and they have yet contacted me on their decision. Are the UPitt admission crew still on their vacation or something?

Also: I have a 3.0 and 88 PCAT but every school I've applied is giving me the :thumbdown so far, is this bad luck or do I really need to hit the book a bit more?

stefke
02-26-2011, 07:48 AM
I completed my application on 11/17/10 and they have yet contacted me on their decision. Are the UPitt admission crew still on their vacation or something?

Also: I have a 3.0 and 88 PCAT but every school I've applied is giving me the :thumbdown so far, is this bad luck or do I really need to hit the book a bit more?

I completed my application about the same time as you did and I didnt hear back from them since them so I called them this past Monday. The lady said they havent reviewed my application yet and to continue checking my email in the next few weeks.

faix87
02-26-2011, 09:47 AM
They most definitely aren't on vacation. I sent my app in 12/1 and just interviewed today.

Superzooi
02-26-2011, 02:04 PM
I completed my application about the same time as you did and I didnt hear back from them since them so I called them this past Monday. The lady said they havent reviewed my application yet and to continue checking my email in the next few weeks.


it's good to know that i'm not alone. wish the best for you

JennaLee
02-26-2011, 04:56 PM
it's good to know that i'm not alone. wish the best for you

I completed my application in like December, I got an invite awhile ago, I already declined my interview, so I hope one of you will get this. Good Luck!

Superzooi
02-27-2011, 01:18 AM
:eek:I completed my application in like December, I got an invite awhile ago, I already declined my interview, so I hope one of you will get this. Good Luck!
:D

Pharmizzle
02-28-2011, 12:51 PM
I completed my application on 11/17/10 and they have yet contacted me on their decision. Are the UPitt admission crew still on their vacation or something?

Also: I have a 3.0 and 88 PCAT but every school I've applied is giving me the :thumbdown so far, is this bad luck or do I really need to hit the book a bit more?

I completed my application in November. I have a 3.9 GPA and 89 PCAT. I just got the interview invitation today; however, I'm going to decline since I've already been accepted elsewhere. From these boards, there doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to why people got invites at certain times.

goodfellas
02-28-2011, 05:46 PM
I completed my application in November. I have a 3.9 GPA and 89 PCAT. I just got the interview invitation today; however, I'm going to decline since I've already been accepted elsewhere. From these boards, there doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to why people got invites at certain times.

Thanks for the information. I've still yet to receive mine, so I'm hoping I might hear something tomorrow. Were any dates offered to you in the email? I'm curious to see what dates they're offering still.

Pharmizzle
03-01-2011, 12:02 PM
Thanks for the information. I've still yet to receive mine, so I'm hoping I might hear something tomorrow. Were any dates offered to you in the email? I'm curious to see what dates they're offering still.

The dates they offered me were Thursday, March 17 or Saturday, March 19.

faix87
03-01-2011, 01:02 PM
I completed my application in November. I have a 3.9 GPA and 89 PCAT. I just got the interview invitation today; however, I'm going to decline since I've already been accepted elsewhere. From these boards, there doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to why people got invites at certain times.

We have identical stats (at least pcat and GPA)! Good luck to both of us.

goodfellas
03-02-2011, 05:26 PM
along with myself, some unfortunate applicants still have not been reviewed. it's all just a matter of where your application fell in the pile. the last comittee meeting is this friday, and the final interviews will be sent out probably monday, no later than tuesday. final interveiw dates are confirmed for march 17 and 19. pretty absurd for those of us who submitted applications in august who have yet to be reviewed :mad:

MethNcal
03-02-2011, 10:02 PM
I believe they will let you know April 15 if you haven't received any news. If they are interviewing into mid march, there is still hope you may get an interview. Oh, and they will contact you through email.
I just got a interview but its the same days as another one interview i have so i need to decide which one i wish to go to...so im curious how strong is Pitt in its rotations and or emphasis in the clinical aspects of pharmacy. I don't want to end up in a pharmacy school that cranks out pharmacists for the sake of retail and to make money like TSU *shudder*:scared:

goodfellas
03-07-2011, 08:21 AM
interview...finally

pghpharm
03-07-2011, 08:29 AM
interview...finally


whats your stats?

work24
03-08-2011, 11:01 AM
anyone hear back regarding acceptances yet?

srx128
03-08-2011, 07:07 PM
anyone hear back regarding acceptances yet?

Not a peep...it's been 6 weeks :scared:

fateluver
03-14-2011, 11:38 AM
I read on their website that acceptances should be sent out starting tomorrow...

work24
03-14-2011, 01:50 PM
I read on their website that acceptances should be sent out starting tomorrow...

link?

fateluver
03-14-2011, 04:15 PM
here it is:

http://wikis.pharmacy.pitt.edu/groups/PharmDHandbook/wiki/c921d/Admissions_Calendar.html

Hopefully we will hear something tomorrow!

goodfellas
03-14-2011, 08:11 PM
here it is:

http://wikis.pharmacy.pitt.edu/groups/PharmDHandbook/wiki/c921d/Admissions_Calendar.html

Hopefully we will hear something tomorrow!

I wouldn't get my hopes up on hearing something this week. Pitt is still conducting interviews for competitive applicants. I have mine this Thursday morning, and they are doing more on Saturday. Since it's not rolling admissions, they still have to evaluate interviewees from January with those interviewed this weekend and will probably take it into early April. I think the March 15 date posted is deceiving, because that is referring to the conditional applicants. I know someone who was a conditional student and received her official acceptance earlier today. Last year the competitive students started hearing about their acceptances in early April (all of them knew a few days before the April 15 deadline). However, keep in mind that Pitt stopped interviews at the very beginning of March last year, while they're going up until March 19 this year. It might be a longer wait than any of us would like.

gordo331
03-15-2011, 12:54 PM
I just received my acceptance today, and I was not a conditional applicant.

fateluver
03-15-2011, 01:51 PM
I just got an email saying that I got in!! yay!! now I will have to get on with apt hunting! any suggestion??

charmlessman
03-21-2011, 01:37 PM
Just got my acceptance by email. Interviewed 2/26. Debating on whether or not to go there though. I'm from out of state and already have my deposit in at Cincinnati.

2411t
03-21-2011, 01:47 PM
why would you guys wanna go to pitt? they lost to butler!

faix87
03-21-2011, 02:36 PM
why would you guys wanna go to pitt? they lost to butler!
Low blow...

Either way I am on the edge of my seat every day when I check my emails. I am on UMBC waitlist (#7 last week), so I have some time for Pitt to get back to me about my acceptance.

2411t
03-21-2011, 04:55 PM
Low blow...

Either way I am on the edge of my seat every day when I check my emails. I am on UMBC waitlist (#7 last week), so I have some time for Pitt to get back to me about my acceptance.

hahaha that was so low, and I am ashamed of myself. g'luck on gettin' a seat at pitt! great school

charmlessman
03-21-2011, 06:53 PM
Hey, Faix, did you interview at Pitt on 2/26 as well? Just curious as I met someone who also interviewed at Baltimore while I was interviewing at Pitt.

faix87
03-21-2011, 07:00 PM
Hey, Faix, did you interview at Pitt on 2/26 as well? Just curious as I met someone who also interviewed at Baltimore while I was interviewing at Pitt.
Yes I interviewed at UMBC 2/10 and Pitt on 2/26 during the first session of the day.

faix87
03-28-2011, 02:12 PM
Officially accepted today by email! Still have to see what UMBC has to say before I make my choice but Pitt is close to my heart.

work24
03-28-2011, 03:02 PM
i was accepted by email this morning and i will most likely attend

Superzooi
03-28-2011, 07:24 PM
they still haven't even asked me for an interview yet, wth?

goodfellas
03-28-2011, 08:01 PM
i was accepted by email this morning and i will most likely attend

congrats, when did you interview and are you a current pitt student?

they still haven't even asked me for an interview yet, wth?

unfortunately, they're done interviewing. the last date was 3/19

work24
03-28-2011, 10:01 PM
it was on 2/26 and I am not a current pitt student.
congrats, when did you interview and are you a current pitt student?



unfortunately, they're done interviewing. the last date was 3/19

dreamer28
03-29-2011, 01:19 PM
To the people who have been accepted and were competitive? are you pitt students?

faix87
03-29-2011, 03:54 PM
To the people who have been accepted and were competitive? are you pitt students?
Got accepted yesterday. 3.95 GPA with a B.S. in Neuroscience from Pitt (class of 2010). 89 Pcat.

charmlessman
03-30-2011, 09:42 AM
I will be receiving a B.S. in Cell and molecular biology from a small private school in Ohio, PCAT: 88 composite, not too much pharm experience, but about 8 months of research experience (40 hrs over full summer and about 15-25 hrs/week during the school year). I also have a 1 hour commute each direction to and from school. I was actually shocked to get the letter. So no, I am not a Pitt student.

goodfellas
04-05-2011, 10:17 AM
Anyone else hear from Pitt or make a decision on attending?

pxr006
04-05-2011, 02:01 PM
Nope, nothing yet. I called about a week ago and just told me that the admissions committee is still going through all the applications. It just doesn't make sense that some students are finding out (both conditional and not conditional) their acceptances, but there is still a large majority of kids that haven't heard anything..

srx128
04-13-2011, 12:19 PM
Just a heads up for everyone, I spoke with admissions today and was told they have already accepted everyone they were going to accept and now they are working on who's waitlisted and who's rejected so if you haven't been accepted yet, it ain't happening. Also, they do not rank the waitlist. I'm extremely disappointed but what can you do? :(

goodfellas
04-13-2011, 01:37 PM
Just a heads up for everyone, I spoke with admissions today and was told they have already accepted everyone they were going to accept and now they are working on who's waitlisted and who's rejected so if you haven't been accepted yet, it ain't happening. Also, they do not rank the waitlist. I'm extremely disappointed but what can you do? :(

Well, that is extremely disappointing. At this point, I'm just happy I got accepted at my second choice. Do you remember who you talked to from admissions by any chance?

srx128
04-13-2011, 11:06 PM
Well, that is extremely disappointing. At this point, I'm just happy I got accepted at my second choice. Do you remember who you talked to from admissions by any chance?
Marcia, I believe.

Congrats to all accepted and good luck to the rest of you...

goodfellas
04-14-2011, 09:49 AM
waitlisted this morning via email

Shmooy8850
05-29-2011, 02:19 PM
So for those people who got accepted, are you as "thrilled" as I am with how Pitt considers their P1 and P2 years as undergrad? I'm not eligible for any government loans or state grants now since I already have a bachelors. YAY.