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This may be a dumb question, but for the CV subsection when describing employment, if I was paid for a few months of research while the rest of the time was volunteering/for course credit should I only put the dates that I was paid for?
 
babykarat said:
3 questions:

1) For entering hours, are y'all putting the "OT Hours" or "Sem Hours" from your verified AMCAS?

2) For the MSTP CV section, what are you putting for "Other Extracurricular Activities or Professional Certifications or Skills?" I figure Employment History is for paid jobs, so I was going to put volunteer lab research stuff under the EC section at least.

3) How many characters/words are you all going to use for the MSTP prompt? (Briefly describe what appeals to you about the faculty member(s) in your selection, and how the selected graduate program and our MSTP match your interests.) I figured this could be pretty brief, maybe 250-500 words?
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I'm gonna put my volunteer lab work there.
Mine's just under 500 words, I was worried it's too long but unsure. Words build up quickly when you discuss faculty interests haha
 
Anyone else unable to access the student host list? I emailed the contact they gave for the program about it but haven't yet heard back. Will book a nearby hotel if I need to but am trying to avoid it.
 
sheeshseason said:
Anyone else unable to access the student host list? I emailed the contact they gave for the program about it but haven't yet heard back. Will book a nearby hotel if I need to but am trying to avoid it.
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I called admissions, and they said the list will be out in the next few weeks before the first interviews start
 

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heeatherdough said:
Last year I applied super late because I took the MCAT 6/29, got my scores like 7/28, submitted my primary on 8/4, and submitted my secondary to Pitt on 10/9. I got an interview invite 10 days later and had my interview mid November. I thought it went super well, but I got waitlisted.

I obviously know I applied extremely late, but I'm curious if anyone thinks that I could have been solely interviewed for the waitlist? Someone told me before that very late interviews are sometimes only for spots on the waitlist. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks!!

PS this is not to freak anyone out or anything... it is still super super early in the cycle. I've just been trying to figure out reasons for why I could've been waitlisted.
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I don't think any of us can give you a good answer. Sorry.
 
heeatherdough said:
Last year I applied super late because I took the MCAT 6/29, got my scores like 7/28, submitted my primary on 8/4, and submitted my secondary to Pitt on 10/9. I got an interview invite 10 days later and had my interview mid November. I thought it went super well, but I got waitlisted.

I obviously know I applied extremely late, but I'm curious if anyone thinks that I could have been solely interviewed for the waitlist? Someone told me before that very late interviews are sometimes only for spots on the waitlist. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks!!

PS this is not to freak anyone out or anything... it is still super super early in the cycle. I've just been trying to figure out reasons for why I could've been waitlisted.
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I would not consider mid November a “late” interview. Pretty normal interview timeframe
 
unexpected interview this early on!!! super excited. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about pitt having a very high waitlisting rate? Is this just a myth?
 
Would it be wrong to talk about hobbies on the diversity essay? I put everything else I could possibly think of that is rather unique to me on my primary. I could definitely elaborate more on those things but the prompt makes the mention of talking about things not found on the rest of my application. What did other people talk about?
 
dsproul13 said:
Would it be wrong to talk about hobbies on the diversity essay? I put everything else I could possibly think of that is rather unique to me on my primary. I could definitely elaborate more on those things but the prompt makes the mention of talking about things not found on the rest of my application. What did other people talk about?
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I wrote about a specific quality I had that would help me benefit the community. Briefly wrote about some experiences to back it up.
 
BeingForItself said:
II today OOS! LM 72 and very very very excited about this. Pitt is my top choice so I'm really looking forward to being in Oakland for this one!
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Wear some comfy shoes, we have lots of hills here *Flashback to me running up hills during interview day showing up sweaty AF in my suit*

If you'd like to visit and have the time (+expenses) ask the admissions office for students to show you around the city.
 
yinzburgh said:
Wear some comfy shoes, we have lots of hills here *Flashback to me running up hills during interview day showing up sweaty AF in my suit*

If you'd like to visit and have the time (+expenses) ask the admissions office for students to show you around the city.
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Thanks for the advice! I'll have to get a better pair of leather shoes..

I'm looking forward to going back because I used to live in the area. I'm especially looking forward to getting tasty Chinese food in Squirrel Hill, checking out the Cathedral again, and getting boba in Oakland lol
 
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BeingForItself said:
Thanks for the advice! I'll have to get a better pair of leather shoes..

I'm looking forward to going back because I used to live in the area. I'm especially looking forward to getting tasty Chinese food in Squirrel Hill, checking out the Cathedral again, and getting boba in Oakland lol
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My 2 new favorite spots:
1. Two Sisters
2. Noodlehead
 
I know everyone that applies gets a secondary, but anyone know their MCAT screening?
 
kli0165 said:
I know everyone that applies gets a secondary, but anyone know their MCAT screening?
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Per MSAR, they have a really wide range (as low as ~505 if I recall correctly) so if they do screen it is pretty generous...
 
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