2016-2017 University of Pittsburgh Application Thread

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does anyone know if we have to do anything to accept the offer? Also, if we fill out the terms and conditions for matriculation form are we locked in?

 

[DKH27]

does anyone know if we have to do anything to accept the offer? Also, if we fill out the terms and conditions for matriculation form are we locked in?

Called admissions this morning to ask about this. I was told that when you complete the forms it's just to hold the seat, but it isn't binding.

 

[aspiringdoc7]

Accepted and PSTP II

 

[neurobio23]

Any current students know the average Step 1 score at Pitt? Was just curious and couldn't seem to find any information online.


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[DaveCat]

Accepted and PSTP II

Did you see PSTP II on your portal or email?

 

[Eurus_Holmes]

Any current students know the average Step 1 score at Pitt? Was just curious and couldn't seem to find any information online.


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Interested to know this as well...It's not on USNEWS for some reason

 

[WhittyPsyche]

Any current students know the average Step 1 score at Pitt? Was just curious and couldn't seem to find any information online.


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At my interview a student told our tour group it is usually 5-7 points above the national average and quoted 235 for the year before him and he was a second year.


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[neurobio23]

At my interview a student told our tour group it is usually 5-7 points above the national average and quoted 235 for the year before him and he was a second year.


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I remember someone saying it was roughly 1 STD above average on my interview day, which should put it roughly at 239-240, but then I also heard conflicting information saying it's closer to the national average of 230, so I was pretty confused. Could be differences between the years I suppose?

Would really love feedback/info from current students as well!

 

[aspiringdoc7]

Did you see PSTP II on your portal or email?

I got the II in an email. I checked the portal and it still says application under review.
For your information mine is in the month of March. They will reimburse generously for traveling. Meals and lodging provided. I hope that helps.

 

[Hyelampa_2016]

At my interview a student told our tour group it is usually 5-7 points above the national average and quoted 235 for the year before him and he was a second year.


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I def heard similar as told by my tour guide.

 

[aspiringdoc7]

Has anyone gotten the physical acceptance letters with instructions for holding a seat?

 

[RM298]

Has anyone gotten the physical acceptance letters with instructions for holding a seat?

Not yet. I called the office this morning to inquire about how to hold the spot and they said just fill out all the tabs/forms in the portal. No deposit is required at this point.

 

[machete fred]

For people who sent updates/LOI this week, what email address did you send it to?

 

[aksks]

For people who sent updates/LOI this week, what email address did you send it to?

[email protected]

 

[machete fred]

[email protected]

Thanks!

 

[Hyelampa_2016]

I think someone asked this earlier, second look is April 6 and 7, 2017. Just saw this on the pitt Med website. So psyched!!! And I hope I get to meet some of you

 

[aspiringdoc7]

Not yet. I called the office this morning to inquire about how to hold the spot and they said just fill out all the tabs/forms in the portal. No deposit is required at this point.

Thanks!

 

[NanaNutty]

I think someone asked this earlier, second look is April 6 and 7, 2017. Just saw this on the pitt Med website. So psyched!!! And I hope I get to meet some of you

Link to info?

 

[Hyelampa_2016]

Link to info?

http://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/

 

[Delco91]

Just sent my love letter. Fingers crossed. Hopefully some good news in the next few months!

 

[prokofiev1996]

Just sent my love letter. Fingers crossed. Hopefully some good news in the next few months!

Same here! I also called to make sure they received it, and for anyone wondering, they let me know that the waitlists aren't ranked and that the admissions committee will be revisiting the waitlists in "early spring."

 

[machete fred]

Just sent my love letter. Fingers crossed. Hopefully some good news in the next few months!

Me too!

 

[machete fred]

Same here! I also called to make sure they received it, and for anyone wondering, they let me know that the waitlists aren't ranked and that the admissions committee will be revisiting the waitlists in "early spring."

That's interesting that the waitlist isn't ranked. Not sure if that makes me feel better or worse.

 

[Tutor526]

That's interesting that the waitlist isn't ranked. Not sure if that makes me feel better or worse.

If only we knew how many people are in each tier!

 

[aksks]

If only we knew how many people are in each tier!

Will they tell us how many are on each tier? Also guessing early spring means early March?

 

[machete fred]

Will they tell us how many are on each tier? Also guessing early spring means early March?

Me too judging by the threads from the prior cycles

 

[aksks]

Me too judging by the threads from the prior cycles

Didn't someone say total acceptance was around 275 last year?

 

[prokofiev1996]

Didn't someone say total acceptance was around 275 last year?

Someone told me the US News data point was 390.

 

[generotti21]

Has anyone gotten their packet yet?

 

[aksks]

Someone told me the US News data point was 390.

wow that's over 2.5x matriculation class size...

 

[Iwannaknow]

wow that's over 2.5x matriculation class size...

I feel like that's reasonable. Pitt is in an awkward position ranking wise, because it's not a well-known name. It's a top school with top applicants, but because of it's position people choose other schools.

 

[DaveCat]

I feel like that's reasonable. Pitt is in an awkward position ranking wise, because it's not a well-known name. It's a top school with top applicants, but because of it's position people choose other schools.

The more acceptances the merrier IMO 🙂

 

[aksks]

I feel like that's reasonable. Pitt is in an awkward position ranking wise, because it's not a well-known name. It's a top school with top applicants, but because of it's position people choose other schools.

seems like the same pattern happens every cycle

 

[aksks]

The more acceptances the merrier IMO 🙂

trueeeee

 

[Lamar1307]

I feel like that's reasonable. Pitt is in an awkward position ranking wise, because it's not a well-known name. It's a top school with top applicants, but because of it's position people choose other schools.

Ha ha. I was just explaining this to someone. They aren't pre-med and I kept telling them how much of an awesome school Pitt is and they had no idea.

 

[neurobio23]

Has anyone gotten their packet yet?

Nope, not yet. (PA Resident)

 

[Karabo]

Has anyone gotten their packet yet?

Just received my packet in the mail (PA resident)!

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[softballNRG]

Just received my packet in the mail (PA resident)!

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What's in it???

 

[Lamar1307]

Pitt let me in pleeeeeaseeeeee 😛

 

[Boggle2019]

Yeah I got mine today too (OH resident). Pretty basic information (second look dates, white coat, etc). No mention of scholarship/financial aid but that could just be me.

 

[Karabo]

What's in it???

Yeah I got mine today too (OH resident). Pretty basic information (second look dates, white coat, etc). No mention of scholarship/financial aid but that could just be me.

Same, just dates for second look (April 6-7), whitecoat (Aug 13), info about pitt-med research experience for pre-matriculants (PREP), and how to accept offer (fill out admission data forms on portal)

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[alcoholdehydrogenase69]

Yeah I got mine today too (OH resident). Pretty basic information (second look dates, white coat, etc). No mention of scholarship/financial aid but that could just be me.

+1


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[NanaNutty]

Can someone please explain the prep program?

 

[ek999]

Second look fb group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1395352757176169/

 

[yurbanastripe]

Sorry if this sounds neurotic but I'm wondering if anyone received any reply confirmation email or something after sending in a LOI? I'm just tryin to be sure that they received mine lol

 

[Lamar1307]

Sorry if this sounds neurotic but I'm wondering if anyone received any reply confirmation email or something after sending in a LOI? I'm just tryin to be sure that they received mine lol

I am sure they did. I sent one last week and got so paranoid I emailed and was told they received it. My guess is that a lot of people are probably sending them stuff haha. If you are super paranoid you can send an email.

 

[Hyelampa_2016]

Second look fb group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1395352757176169/

Thanks for posting! Ugh l I don't have a fbk account right now, but do you mind telling me what info is being shared there? Thanks!!!

 

[yurbanastripe]

I am sure they did. I sent one last week and got so paranoid I emailed and was told they received it. My guess is that a lot of people are probably sending them stuff haha. If you are super paranoid you can send an email.

Thanks for the info! I think it's probably safe to trust that they received it 😛

 

[aspiringdoc7]

I got the physical packet as well. Nothing about scholarship though...It seems like their scholarships are very competitive!

 

[neurobio23]

I got the physical packet as well. Nothing about scholarship though...It seems like their scholarships are very competitive!

+1 . A little bummed but not enough to stop me from going to this great school


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