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[onelastshot]

Accepted! OOS but I will probably withdraw in the next few days after my other school's aid is out. Hope my spot will then go to one of you guys!

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[hambone34]

WL, but I'm just grateful I still have a shot. Any chance Pitt will let us know anything at all about our chances on the WL? Such as releasing stats on how many they accepted/rejected/how big their WL is? I assume there's no way to know where on the waitlist you are though.

Also, is it generally better to have a letter of intent and an update letter combined into one email/letter? Pitt's my top choice so I would definitely attend if accepted, and I also have a few updates to my research/job/semester.

 

[Rheopecty]

Any chance Pitt will let us know anything at all about our chances on the WL?

Nope.

 

[meremortal]

If my math is correct, so far these are the decisions posted on this thread:
A: 19 (34%)
WL: 32 (57%)
R: 5 (9%)

Of course these may not reflect the actual percentages as this is not a randomized controlled study and there may be selection bias.

 

[Rheopecty]

If my math is correct, so far these are the decisions posted on this thread:
A: 19 (34%)
WL: 32 (57%)
R: 5 (9%)

Of course these may not reflect the actual percentages as this is not a randomized controlled study and there may be selection bias.

There's definitely selection bias when it comes to rejections. It's possible many of those rejected don't use SDN either.

 

[tunaktunak]

Accepted! OOS but I will probably withdraw in the next few days after my other school's aid is out. Hope my spot will then go to one of you guys!

 

[MRyan589]

Good ol’ WL! Don’t mind waiting I guess.

 

[warmpotato]

There's definitely selection bias when it comes to rejections. It's possible many of those rejected don't use SDN either.

Tbh i wouldn't want to post if i got an acceptance. Only if i got a WL/R.
Anyone down to start a research project on factors influencing decisions to post on online forums (SDN)? Then we can get it published and include it in our update letter. In our acknowledgements: "Special thanks to neuroticism and lack of transparency."

 

[Rheopecty]

Tbh i wouldn't want to post if i got an acceptance. Only if i got a WL/R.
Anyone down to start a research project on factors influencing decisions to post on online forums (SDN)? Then we can get it published and include it in our update letter. In our acknowledgements: "Special thanks to neuroticism and lack of transparency."

Sir...this is an SDN. I think aversiveness to post rejection is stronger than acceptance.

 

[m222222]

Also A!! OOS here! Best of luck to everyone on the WL. And to those who received an R, best of luck in your cycle. I hope you either have or get an A from a great school soon!

 

[Who_is_to_say]

Just got accepted today! I also made a GroupMe for accepted students, so heres the link (GroupMe). Can't wait to get to know you all

 

[Colbie]

Congrats to everyone accepted! If you got the WL there is a ton of movement, so don’t be discouraged. I was accepted off the WL last year and deferred my matriculation. Happy to answer any questions!

 

[Rheopecty]

Congrats to everyone accepted! If you got the WL there is a ton of movement, so don’t be discouraged. I was accepted off the WL last year and deferred my matriculation. Happy to answer any questions!

How can we define "a ton" because MSAR only listed that 65 got off from the WL. That would give the assumption that it's much more difficult after today.

 

[tunaktunak]

Congrats to everyone accepted! If you got the WL there is a ton of movement, so don’t be discouraged. I was accepted off the WL last year and deferred my matriculation. Happy to answer any questions!

Thank you! When were you taken off the WL if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Colbie]

How can we define "a ton" because MSAR only listed that 65 got off from the WL. That would give the assumption that it's much more difficult after today.

Thank you! When were you taken off the WL if you don't mind me asking?

I was WL in January and March then got the A in late April.

 

[jer1997]

WL. Devastated. Wish they told us the tiers. Still praying for that A out of my 2 interviews --> 1 deferral to later committee meeting and now 1 WL as well. Happy for everyone that got in!

 

[Colbie]

How can we define "a ton" because MSAR only listed that 65 got off from the WL. That would give the assumption that it's much more difficult after today.

May have just been my luck I suppose. But based on the SDN last year and me being WL through multiple cycles of seeing people get accepted, it seemed as though many people came off the WL. Could be biased since it’s based on my experience and SDN.

 

[Chickerns]

How can we define "a ton" because MSAR only listed that 65 got off from the WL. That would give the assumption that it's much more difficult after today.

Where did you find 65 waitlist movement? Im not seeing anything on MSAR

 

[Rheopecty]

Where did you find 65 waitlist movement? Im not seeing anything on MSAR

Scroll down to Waitlist Information below Deposit information. Maybe they updated the number, my subscription expired back in December.

 

[ChonkySkyBison]

I can just imagine the admissions email being flooded with letters of interest/intent right now xD WL for me also!

 

[hambone34]

I can just imagine the admissions email being flooded with letters of interest/intent right now xD WL for me also!

Is it best to send the letters of intent/interest right away? I was planning on taking my time in drafting up a letter since I thought it wasn't that time sensitive.

 

[lanadelgay124]

Is it best to send the letters of intent/interest right away? I was planning on taking my time in drafting up a letter since I thought it wasn't that time sensitive.

I would say to not rush the drafting of it, but to send it sooner rather than later. It seems like Pitt starts pulling from the waitlist relatively early.

 

[Skaterboi123]

ACCEPTED!!! IM SO HAPPY

 

[coffee-and-cramming]

Just got accepted today! I also made a GroupMe for accepted students, so heres the link (GroupMe). Can't wait to get to know you all

bumping the groupme for accepted students!

 

[tunaktunak]

Is it best to send the letters of intent/interest right away? I was planning on taking my time in drafting up a letter since I thought it wasn't that time sensitive.

I would say to not rush the drafting of it, but to send it sooner rather than later. It seems like Pitt starts pulling from the waitlist relatively early.

Yeah this is my thinking as well. Sending it right away may look like you were expecting a WL. Plus, I assumed most people would send it right away, and I don't want mine to get lost in that initial pile.

 

[HumanAfterAll]

Expected, WL also

 

[Gaius Diocletianus]

Post II-R. Had no research and definitely felt like a fish out of water there so I am not surprised. GL all

 

[tallgirl97]

A!!!!! OOS, no ties, 3.8 GPA 518 MCAT interviewed early December. I am so excited about Pitt!!!!

 

[eltoroloco]

WL, withdrew.

 

[Iced Milk Tea]

WL gang rise up😎

The funny(?) thing is that I was avoiding the portal this morning, but then was notified of my WL decision from one of the PSTP Adcoms via email 😭

One of my closest friends got the A today though so we are celebrating regardless!!

 

[cs645]

Do they ever tell WL no earlier or do you just have to wait it out?

 

[1forrest1]

Current M1 and former WL who was accepted very late. This process is brutal, but for everyone on the WL don’t give up!! Myself and many classmates got in off the WL

 

[ChonkySkyBison]

Is it best to send the letters of intent/interest right away? I was planning on taking my time in drafting up a letter since I thought it wasn't that time sensitive.

So for me, it was actually more of a significant update letter I had already drafted prior to the WL decision (new letter of rec from T20 director/new position and promotion). I really just sprinkled in my interest. I will likely send an actual interest letter later on when its closer to when they start admitting off the WL

 

[tunaktunak]

So for me, it was actually more of a significant update letter I had already drafted prior to the WL decision (new letter of rec from T20 director/new position and promotion). I really just sprinkled in my interest. I will likely send an actual interest letter later on when its closer to when they start admitting off the WL

Just curious, are we even allowed to send new letters of rec at this point in the cycle as an update? Would the letter writer email it to the admissions email?

 

[Rheopecty]

Just curious, are we even allowed to send new letters of rec at this point in the cycle as an update? Would the letter writer email it to the admissions email?

Yes. I was speaking to someone on the student admissions team and they listed it as a potential option.

 

[medDaisuki]

If we are already ranked, would an LOI make any difference?

 

[m222222]

Is Pitt showing up in any accepted students' Choose Your Medical School tool?

Not yet.

 

[Rheopecty]

We still cannot find out if we are Tier 1 or 2?

Nope.

 

[H2P13]

So uh, from time to time notifications don’t pop up for watched threads for me. Wasn’t I shocked to see no notifications so far today... hop on and I’m 8 pages behind 😂😂😂

 

[H2P13]

Just checked my portal, WL as anticipated. Here’s to more waiting

 

[RNARNARNA]

ACCEPTED!!!!! Having it on the portal is a bit anticlimactic and stressful tho. Interviewed in September.

 

[RNARNARNA]

Congrats. Gotta ask--- with 7 acceptances, where does Pitt rank on your list to attend?

Thank you! Not sure yet tbh. Maybe #3 or #4? I'll be more confident once financial aid comes thru for sure

 

[radicalfitness]

Accepted! Did not expect this, made my day! ORM, interviewed in November.

 

[nycccpremed]

Accepted!! International Student

 

[ImposterAI]

WL here as well. Just out of curiosity, did anyone who interviewed for the PSTP get rejected today? I'm excited to be on the waitlist, but I'm wondering if I made it only because I participated in the PSTP interview. My hunch is that anyone who interviews for the PSTP gets a spot at least on the waitlist until the PSTP adcom makes their decision.

 

[lanadelgay124]

Congratulations!!! I have been placed on the WL (which is better than an R and luckily have been accepted elsewhere). Pitt is my first choice so I will patiently wait. I am wondering for those that have received A's elsewhere and here, where does Pitt rank on your list of schools you are considering attending? Thank you and best wishes.

Also WL here, but I'm assuming most people's school choice depends somewhat on financial aid packages (that's the deciding factor between my top three, at least), so I think that's probably a tough question to answer until those cards are on the table, and also why people wait to withdraw.

 

[drgoodied]

WL - absolutely gutted

That's a good way to describe how I feel..didn't have crazy expectations but still sucks

 

[tunaktunak]

Anyone with no acceptances with Pitt as their only hope? Lowkey intimidating seeing all these top-tier apps with multiple A's on this thread lol.

 

[wallstreetbroke]

WL here as well. Just out of curiosity, did anyone who interviewed for the PSTP get rejected today? I'm excited to be on the waitlist, but I'm wondering if I made it only because I participated in the PSTP interview. My hunch is that anyone who interviews for the PSTP gets a spot at least on the waitlist until the PSTP adcom makes their decision.

WL and had a pstp R like three weeks ago

 

[456432]

Might be a dick for asking this (I'll happily remove this post if it is), but for those who received post-II R's, did you kind of expect it? What I mean is, did your interview performance, EC's, stats, etc. make the R understandable? Or were you fairly confident that you had a good shot at an A?

I'm just curious whether the Tier 2 WL even exists this cycle (I'm hypothesizing the traditional Tier 2 WL from previous years has been replaced with a post-II R).