Those (few) who have interviewed already, what options did you choose for getting from the PIT airport to the school area? How reliable was the bus schedule? For current students-- is it safe to walk at night to/from bus stops?
So I was looking back through this thread for the above numbers, and they don't seem too crazy--but why does it feel like there are SO MANY II granted on this thread? Just curious, as I'm watching a few threads and it feels like so many folks on this thread have gotten II. Maybe something self-selecting about this group?According to USNWR:
Applied: 5534
Interviews: 859
Accepted: 348
Matriculated: 147
It's because Pitt, unlike most of the schools (at least of those to which I applied), concludes interviews in December and makes decisions in all cases by January. They are essentially on an accelerated schedule, so they're just MUCH further along in terms of the numbers of interviews released at this point in the cycle.So I was looking back through this thread for the above numbers, and they don't seem too crazy--but why does it feel like there are SO MANY II granted on this thread? Just curious, as I'm watching a few threads and it feels like so many folks on this thread have gotten II. Maybe something self-selecting about this group?
Makes sense! Thanks!It's because Pitt, unlike most of the schools (at least of those to which I applied), concludes interviews in December and makes decisions in all cases by January. They are essentially on an accelerated schedule, so they're just MUCH further along in terms of the numbers of interviews released at this point in the cycle.
I drove, but I got in the night before and walked around the area. It seemed like there were a ton of people out and at no point did I feel unsafe.Those (few) who have interviewed already, what options did you choose for getting from the PIT airport to the school area? How reliable was the bus schedule? For current students-- is it safe to walk at night to/from bus stops?
It was SO RELAXED. Like, I over prepared to an embarrassing extent. Literally the only thing I am worried about it how conversational/chill my student interview was; I'm concerned I should have acted a bit more reserved. Overall, great day--both students and faculty left a great impression.Any inside info on what to expect? I'm nervous for first interviews lol
Did you end up getting paired with a faculty member in one of your fields of interest? Also, were you asked ethics/medical issues questions?It was SO RELAXED. Like, I over prepared to an embarrassing extent. Literally the only thing I am worried about it how conversational/chill my student interview was; I'm concerned I should have acted a bit more reserved. Overall, great day--both students and faculty left a great impression.
It was SO RELAXED. Like, I over prepared to an embarrassing extent. Literally the only thing I am worried about it how conversational/chill my student interview was; I'm concerned I should have acted a bit more reserved. Overall, great day--both students and faculty left a great impression.
Nope not one of my fields! I feel like most interviewees did not, out of the 12 who were there. I wasn't asked any ethical questions explicitly, but the conversation with the faculty member turned towards it a bit, because I was interested in hearing more about the issues she dealt with in her speciality (palliative care). Ethics could have easily been avoided if I didn't bring it up though!Did you end up getting paired with a faculty member in one of your fields of interest? Also, were you asked ethics/medical issues questions?
Thank you so much for your input! Best of luck with the rest of your cycle, maybe we'll cross paths someday at Pitt!Nope not one of my fields! I feel like most interviewees did not, out of the 12 who were there. I wasn't asked any ethical questions explicitly, but the conversation with the faculty member turned towards it a bit, because I was interested in hearing more about the issues she dealt with in her speciality (palliative care). Ethics could have easily been avoided if I didn't bring it up though!
No problem! Good luck you you as well 🙂Thank you so much for your input! Best of luck with the rest of your cycle, maybe we'll cross paths someday at Pitt!
Students have told me to use the 28x flyer from the airport (costs $3.75 and drops you off right at Pitt med area). I'll be trying it myself todayThose (few) who have interviewed already, what options did you choose for getting from the PIT airport to the school area? How reliable was the bus schedule? For current students-- is it safe to walk at night to/from bus stops?
Students have told me to use the 28x flyer from the airport (costs $3.75 and drops you off right at Pitt med area). I'll be trying it myself today
Interviewing here in October (OOS, LizzyM 72-73, complete mid-late July). Anyone know anything about the PSTP application process? Do you apply after the MD interview or only if you have already been accepted to the regular MD program?
any thoughts on pre-interview LOI? i know it's only september, but i do have a nice update letter coming together and am super interested in pitt.
Good luck on your interview!!! I'll be making the trip next week, let me know how the bus route/walking goes if you get a chance!
The bus is pretty nice! Takes a little longer (an hour vs. 30 min) from the airport. It passes right through the Pitt medical area, but you may want to confirm that the place you're staying has a stop nearby (use google maps). They only take cash, exact change only, so bring coins. It comes every half hour, 6am-midnight. I took it both there and back without a problem.
It's not even close to booked! Hang in there, you still have a long while. They conduct interviews until end of December I believe (don't quote me on that)I was completed way back in mid-July, is the interview season more or less booked or is there still a chance for an II?
They conduct interviews until end of December I believe (don't quote me on that)
II today! I'd totally committed to the inevitable rejection letter headed my way--I was complete mid-July. Not sure if my application took longer to process because I'm a reapp, but I'll take it!
What do you mean?My interview day was somewhat of a let down :/ The school was great, and I still think it's in my top 5 but the students/staff were just...not inspiring. I didn't feel like they really cared that much about us interviewing there.
Inquiring minds want to know?? Do you have an example?? Are you comparing this to other interviews? Some schools really do go all out, with the rah rah rah, we are leaders and best, blah blah blah.My interview day was somewhat of a let down :/ The school was great, and I still think it's in my top 5 but the students/staff were just...not inspiring. I didn't feel like they really cared that much about us interviewing there.
I interviewed earlier this month, and my experience was the complete opposite. I felt that pretty much everyone we interacted with was extremely welcoming. It was my first interview, and I didn't have anything to compare it to - but my thought at the end of the day was that it would be VERY hard for another school to match the overall enthusiasm. Not trying to challenge you, just offering a different experience/perspective.My interview day was somewhat of a let down :/ The school was great, and I still think it's in my top 5 but the students/staff were just...not inspiring. I didn't feel like they really cared that much about us interviewing there.
What do you mean?
Inquiring minds want to know?? Do you have an example?? Are you comparing this to other interviews? Some schools really do go all out, with the rah rah rah, we are leaders and best, blah blah blah.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PittsburghHow's the weather year-round? Is it overcast and cold a lot (believe it or not, that's something I'm concerned about as a southerner who's never seen snow before and it was a factor in my school choices except for a select few top schools).
How's the weather year-round? Is it overcast and cold a lot (believe it or not, that's something I'm concerned about as a southerner who's never seen snow before and it was a factor in my school choices except for a select few top schools).
First II!! AMCAS verified 8/14, received secondary 8/17, submitted 8/21, II invitation 9/15.
Don't know my LizzyM score since my undergrad science and overall GPA's are different (3.38 and 3.57 respectively according to AMCAS) and SMP grad GPA is 3.8. Old MCAT 31, new MCAT 522. I was hoping my new MCAT score would balance out my not-so-stellar undergrad science GPA. So happy it did!
Congrats!! Amazing new MCAT score!First II!! AMCAS verified 8/14, received secondary 8/17, submitted 8/21, II invitation 9/15.
Don't know my LizzyM score since my undergrad science and overall GPA's are different (3.38 and 3.57 respectively according to AMCAS) and SMP grad GPA is 3.8. Old MCAT 31, new MCAT 522. I was hoping my new MCAT score would balance out my not-so-stellar undergrad science GPA. So happy it did!
Thank you!Congrats!! Amazing new MCAT score!
Good luck! I have a few C's on my record so it seems that Pitt is willing to look past that to see if you have more to offer, so I think you stand a pretty good chance!Hoping to hear similar news -- we have almost the same GPAs and MCAT scores - gives me hope!
Good luck! I have a few C's on my record so it seems that Pitt is willing to look past that to see if you have more to offer, so I think you stand a pretty good chance!