Upitt Connections

PittMedicine said:

Do you think its possible to get a connection to Pitt if you do summer research at their School of Medicine? My stats are good (7,11,12 & 4.0 GPA with pretty good extracurrs.) and if I can just get someone there, while I'm doin' my research, to give me a serious look.

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I wouldn't necessarily bank on a "connection," but if you apply to pitt and you've worked for them before I'm sure they'd look favorably on it (as all schools would). Are you a PA resident? that helps too

Is that 7 on verbal? I think I heard somewhere that Pitt takes verbal serious.

Are you currently applying now?

If not, check into Early Decision if you really want to go to Pitt. Meet with the Dean of Admissions before taking the plunge b/c they will usually tell you if you have a shot.

Ask to meet with the Dean of Admissions for a consultation. They will tell you what they want even if it is retaking the MCAT.

PittMedicine said:

Doubtful. I gotta 7 on VR (my sole weakness). EDP usually requires 12s across the board. But I really wanna go to Pitt.

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maybe you can retake the mcat in april? if you get it up to 10 you'll have a great shot

PittMedicine said:

The only thing I fear about the MCAT is getting a lower score.

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That's of course possible, but I think that if you study hard and you were smart enough to do well the first time, I think you'll either do better or about the same. And although I know nothing about anything, it might be better to have a point or two lower but have a more even distribution....

BrettBatchelor said:

Are you currently applying now?

If not, check into Early Decision if you really want to go to Pitt. Meet with the Dean of Admissions before taking the plunge b/c they will usually tell you if you have a shot.

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Upitt doesnt have EDP anymore.

http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/future/future_02_apply.asp

willow18 said:

Upitt doesnt have EDP anymore.

http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/future/future_02_apply.asp

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I didn't know specifics so I said "check into Early Decision" as to seeing if they have it.