University of Pittsburgh Class of 2026 Interview/Acceptance Thread

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Link to last years thread: The Official University of Pittsburgh Class of 2025 Interview/Acceptance Thread

Link to interview prep: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Interview Feedback
----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants

 

[Canadian123123]

does anyone know when invites will be sent?

 

[fridayenergy12]

does anyone know when invites will be sent?

I haven’t heard anything yet! Still received/under review. I thought they would have sent invites by now but maybe they are running behind

 

[predentalpa]

I haven’t heard anything yet! Still received/under review. I thought they would have sent invites by now but maybe they are running behind

Interviews went out 8/25, first available was 8/30 but I got one the same day and was given 9/13.

 

[fridayenergy12]

Interviews went out 8/25, first available was 8/30 but I got one the same day and was given 9/13.

Virtual?

 

[predentalpa]

Virtual?

Yes all virtual and an interview presentation has mandatory attendance, but on a different day than the interview

 

[deleted1070139]

I have received more "Why I chose Pitt Dental Medicine" emails than email updates about the status of my application for this cycle

 

[toothbetold1290]

Does anyone know if Pitt will give out anymore interview dates this fall?

 

[therealmeg]

Interview #1
School: Pittsburgh
Notification date: 09/03/2021
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
Application complete date: 08/18/2021
Application received by school: 08/16/2021
GPA (overall, science): 3.51, 3.65
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/22/21/23/none
Dates available OR your interview date: 9/20
Method of Interview: Virtual

 

[Ronmed]

Interview #1
School: Pittsburgh
Notification date: 09/03/2021
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
Application complete date: 08/18/2021
Application received by school: 08/16/2021
GPA (overall, science): 3.51, 3.65
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/22/21/23/none
Dates available OR your interview date: 9/20
Method of Interview: Virtual

I sent out my application on 06/25. I haven't gotten an interview yet. I have a 23 TS and 23 AA. Any idea why?

 

[deleted1070139]

I sent out my application on 06/25. I haven't gotten an interview yet. I have a 23 TS and 23 AA. Any idea why?

They're busy interviewing students already enrolled in their program for "why I chose Pitt Dental" testimonies

 

[Ronmed]

They're busy interviewing students already enrolled in their program for "why I chose Pitt Dental" testimonies

LOL!

 

[therealmeg]

I sent out my application on 06/25. I haven't gotten an interview yet. I have a 23 TS and 23 AA. Any idea why?

I seriously have no idea.

 

[Teeth 4 Life]

Do dental schools care more about AA, TS, or PAT ?

 

[user9468]

Interview #2
School: Pitt
Notification date: 09/08/2021
Method of notification: Email
Residency: IS
AADSAS mail-out date: 07/01/2021
Application received by school: 07/15/2021
GPA (overall, science): 3.86, 3.75
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 23/22/20/25/none
Interview date: 9/20
Method of Interview: Virtual

 

[catie123]

Does anyone know if the "Interview Presentations Session" for PITT is online or virtual? It doesn't specify in the email but I was under the assumption it is on zoom. However, I'm now second guessing myself.

 

[predentalpa]

Does anyone know if the "Interview Presentations Session" for PITT is online or virtual? It doesn't specify in the email but I was under the assumption it is on zoom. However, I'm now second guessing myself.

It’s over zoom

 

[deleted1070139]

Do dental schools care more about AA, TS, or PAT ?

AA and TS

 

[k1dflash7]

Any recent invites? And does anyone know approximately when the next round will be sent out?

 

[smittiesmiles]

Any recent invites? And does anyone know approximately when the next round will be sent out?

I received one on Tuesday!

 

[Purple99]

I received one on Tuesday!

Congrats!!! Are you oos, and do you mind telling us when your application was complete?

 

[smittiesmiles]

Congrats!!! Are you oos, and do you mind telling us when your application was complete?

Yes, I'm OOS and it was complete 8/12 but submitted 7/4.

 

[justadentalstudent]

Interview #7
School: pitt
Notification date: 10/7
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/22, verified 6/29
Application complete date: 6/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.40, 3.40
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/22/22/19/ no
Dates available OR your interview date: 10/25 with another interview session on 11/3 or 11/17
Method of interview: Virtual

 

[Tooth collector]

I sent out my application on 06/25. I haven't gotten an interview yet. I have a 23 TS and 23 AA. Any idea why?

dental schools care more about what else you can bring to the table, there are probably 10+ applicants with the same score as you...... not to mention the ones with even better stats than even you and I both, what else can you offer?

 

[Ronmed]

dental schools care more about what else you can bring to the table, there are probably 10+ applicants with the same score as you...... not to mention the ones with even better stats than even you and I both, what else can you offer?

Well, as per my advisor's opinion, my application is pretty strong and solid. I'm not trying to brag but I am just thinking why I wasn't offered any interviews till now with a high gpa, DAT, shadowing hours, and solid recommendation letters.

 

[toothbetold1290]

Well, as per my advisor's opinion, my application is pretty strong and solid. I'm not trying to brag but I am just thinking why I wasn't offered any interviews till now with a high gpa, DAT, shadowing hours, and solid recommendation letters.

If it makes you feel any better I’m in the same situation. I considered Pitt as one of my favorite schools when I was first applying and felt pretty confident I would at least get an interview. I’m hoping they may still give out some interviews, but it seems less likely as time goes on. Maybe applicants there are really competitive this year🤷

 

[Ronmed]

If it makes you feel any better I’m in the same situation. I considered Pitt as one of my favorite schools when I was first applying and felt pretty confident I would at least get an interview. I’m hoping they may still give out some interviews, but it seems less likely as time goes on. Maybe applicants there are really competitive this year🤷

Did you apply to any other schools in the tri-state area? If yes, did you get any interviews?

 

[rap123]

Interview #7
School: pitt
Notification date: 10/7
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/22, verified 6/29
Application complete date: 6/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.40, 3.40
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/22/22/19/ no
Dates available OR your interview date: 10/25 with another interview session on 11/3 or 11/17
Method of interview: Virtual

Hey which other places you have got interview?

 

[rap123]

Interview #7
School: pitt
Notification date: 10/7
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
AADSAS mail-out date: 6/22, verified 6/29
Application complete date: 6/25
GPA (science, overall): 3.40, 3.40
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 21/22/22/19/ no
Dates available OR your interview date: 10/25 with another interview session on 11/3 or 11/17
Method of interview: Virtual

Hey which other university you have interview with?

 

[justadentalstudent]

Hey which other university you have interview with?

UCSF, UCLA, Loma Linda, western U, USC, case western

 

[dental_22]

Does anyone have any information about the Interview Presentation Days? They are separate from the personal interviews with faculty and anyone who has been invited to interview is required to attend one of these.

 

[rap123]

UCSF, UCLA, Loma Linda, western U, USC, case western

Thanks and you have good success ratio. I did not apply to 4 of them and have not heard from other two I applied in September so hopefully will hear later in the month I guess.......GL

 

[k1dflash7]

Interview #1
School: pitt
Notification date: 10/20
Method of notification: Email
Residency: canada
AADSAS mail-out date: 9/13, verified 9/16
Application complete date: 9/16
GPA (science, overall): 3.55, 3.6
DAT (AA/TS/PAT/Reading/any section below a 17): 22/22/25/23/no
Dates available OR your interview date: 11/1 with another interview session (just a presentation day) on 11/3 or 11/17
Method of interview: Virtual

 

[Tooth collector]

Do dental schools care more about AA, TS, or PAT ?

i would say TS> AA ~> PAT.
You'll be heavily involved in biological and science courses so it's a better indicator than the AA how you'll fare in school and your ability. It's easy to get a 30 RC or QR....
But obviously don't have a low PAT because that doesn't look good, the PAT isn't that difficult to get a good to great score.

 

[k1dflash7]

Anyone have advice for pitt’s interviews? I’ve heard it’s 3(?) open-file, very easygoing interviews

 

[teeth!]

Anyone have advice for pitt’s interviews? I’ve heard it’s 3(?) open-file, very easygoing interviews

Whens your interview?

 

[Canadian123123]

Anyone know if they are still sending out interview invites?

 

[rap123]

Anyone know if they are still sending out interview invites?

They will after first round interview. they are sending more promotional\events related emails to us but not invites. we still can be hopeful

 

[k1dflash7]

Whens your interview?

Nov 1. I'm not sure if they are sending out more pre-december, but I would assume so! They have interview presentation days Nov 3 and 17 and I think they schedule interviews close to those dates

 

[dentobee]

Anyone know if they are still sending out interview invites?

I just got one today

 

[Canadian123123]

I just got one today

when did you apply?

 

[jay.74526]

Hey! Would anyone who had interviewed at Pitt share their experience on their interview?

 

[dmd21]

Hey! Would anyone who had interviewed at Pitt share their experience on their interview?

SUPER chill! They emphasized multiple times during the actual interview how it's a casual conversation rather than a "formal" interview! I actually really enjoyed the whole experience and it was very low-stress!

 

[jay.74526]

Thanks! Was the interview one-on-one?

 

[dmd21]

Yes! Two separate short sessions with two different faculty members.

 

[riya_shah]

Yes! Two separate short sessions with two different faculty members.

hey! How were your questions

 

[dmd21]

hey! How were your questions

It was super conversational and we just basically talked about my experiences in both interviews. Not really any super hard or “out there” questions!

 

[almostdentalstudent]

Has anyone attending the presentation day on Wednesday received an agenda email yet?

 

[riya_shah]

Does Pitt do phone calls? Do they email if we don’t pick up due to work?

 

[catie123]

Does Pitt do phone calls? Do they email if we don’t pick up due to work?

They call! I'm sure they leave a number to call back if you don't pick up or something like that.