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[MRyan589]

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I interviewed with Pitt a couple days ago- OOS, LM 70, URM. I really, really genuinely enjoyed it lol. My faculty and student interviews were both hella conversational, kinda wish I had more time with both! Pitt's initiative to place you with people that share some of your interests was awesome. The group activity was also hella easygoing.

 

[ChonkySkyBison]

Did folks send thank you emails to their interviewers? I didn't catch the emails of mine. I know it's not like a factor in an admissions decision but I truly enjoyed speaking with them.

 

[456432]

I interviewed with Pitt a couple days ago- OOS, LM 70, URM. I really, really genuinely enjoyed it lol. My faculty and student interviews were both hella conversational, kinda wish I had more time with both! Pitt's initiative to place you with people that share some of your interests was awesome. The group activity was also hella easygoing.

That's so awesome to hear! Are you told who you'll be interviewed by in advance? Or do you just find out the day of?

 

[lanadelgay124]

That's so awesome to hear! Are you told who you'll be interviewed by in advance? Or do you just find out the day of?

Not the OP, but I also found my interviewers to be extremely well-matched to my interests! I found out who they were when the interview began, and not before!

 

[lopsidedegg]

Did folks send thank you emails to their interviewers? I didn't catch the emails of mine. I know it's not like a factor in an admissions decision but I truly enjoyed speaking with them.

both of my interviewers’ gave me their emails and I sent them thank yous but neither replied lol rip. I think it’s not frowned upon to send them unless otherwise stated by admissions!

 

[talyn86]

II today! 516, 3.84, IS, went to Pitt for undergrad. Complete 7/25

 

[MRyan589]

That's so awesome to hear! Are you told who you'll be interviewed by in advance? Or do you just find out the day of?

I saw someone else replied to you already, but yes, no idea who it was beforehand!

 

[tunaktunak]

I also found my interviewers to be extremely well-matched to my interests!

Pitt's initiative to place you with people that share some of your interests was awesome.

This is really interesting and awesome that they make an effort to do this. Could you clarify which interests they seemed to match with? Were your research backgrounds similar to the interviewer or was it something else on your application?

 

[wallstreetbroke]

This is really interesting and awesome that they make an effort to do this. Could you clarify which interests they seemed to match with? Were your research backgrounds similar to the interviewer or was it something else on your application?

I have a big neuro background and my faculty (unbeknownst to me as I began the interview) was the director of pediatric neurosurgery

 

[lanadelgay124]

This is really interesting and awesome that they make an effort to do this. Could you clarify which interests they seemed to match with? Were your research backgrounds similar to the interviewer or was it something else on your application?

I'm a non-trad with interest in disability medicine (and research), and a pretty extensive background in LGBTQ+ advocacy; my student interviewer had very similar interests!

 

[HumanAfterAll]

I have a big neuro background and my faculty (unbeknownst to me as I began the interview) was the director of pediatric neurosurgery

I'm a non-trad with interest in disability medicine (and research), and a pretty extensive background in LGBTQ+ advocacy; my student interviewer had very similar interests!

yeah that had to be planned 🤔 did your interviewers question you a lot about these interests? like were the discussions focused on that heavily?

 

[lanadelgay124]

yeah that had to be planned 🤔 did your interviewers question you a lot about these interests? like were the discussions focused on that heavily?

They did question me on those things, but not heavily. The interviews were very conversational.

 

[wallstreetbroke]

yeah that had to be planned 🤔 did your interviewers question you a lot about these interests? like were the discussions focused on that heavily?

Barely had any questions on my neuro background

 

[lanadelgay124]

Did you guys find the SDN interview feedback to be helpful? I guess they seem to be pretty general questions anyways

The feedback was accurate in that there weren't any "tricky" questions, per se, and I certainly didn't feel grilled. I thought the question suggestions were accurate -- very general questions, and plenty of time to ask questions of your interviewers!

 

[soccerboy23]

does this place accept pre ii updates?

this is what I found on FAQ under secondary portal:

• When is it an appropriate time for me to follow-up with the UPSOM?
  Our Admissions Committee welcomes letters of intent/interest and updates to your application. The most appropriate time to follow-up with us is following your interview or after the receipt of your official admissions decision. Communications can be sent via postal mail or to our admissions mailbox at [email protected]. Any communication received from the applicant will be included in their admissions file.

 

[4573890]

Does anyone know if the open file faculty portion is still only your personal statement? Apparently that's how they've done it in the past so I'm not sure if they have your W/A section this yr

my faculty interviewer knew/asked a bunch of questions about my w/a

 

[456432]

Does anyone know if the open file faculty portion is still only your personal statement? Apparently that's how they've done it in the past so I'm not sure if they have your W/A section this yr

I believe they can see everything besides your MCAT/GPA and LORs

 

[deleted1076485]

Does anyone know how heavily they weigh the VITA? I don't feel like it was terrible but I definitely fumbled during q6.

 

[deleted785419]

So if u completed in July is it safe to assume u have been Red?

 

[HumanAfterAll]

So if u completed in July is it safe to assume u have been Red?

i was complete july and got an II recently. you never know!

 

[BJoverTrapper]

Does anyone know how heavily they weigh the VITA? I don't feel like it was terrible but I definitely fumbled during q6.

On my interview day the dean said they're looking at your responses to questions 3 + 6 but didn't go into how much they are weighing VITA in with your whole app.

 

[wallstreetbroke]

Any idea of how many get waitlisted and what waitlist movement looks like?

 

[zorcandpals]

Any idea of how many get waitlisted and what waitlist movement looks like?

They waitlist alot of people and historically there is usually quite a bit of waitlist movement. If you're on the first tier waitlist, theres a very good chance you'll get in off the waitlist.

 

[tunaktunak]

Not sure if this was mentioned before, but does Pitt welcome thank you letters (emails)?

 

[PoorProspects]

Not sure if this was mentioned before, but does Pitt welcome thank you letters (emails)?

I sent thank you letters to both my interviewers, and they both replied positively. It wasn't mentioned during my interview but I sent them just because they were really great and friendly interviews!

 

[deleted899789]

Any current students here that I could PM?

 

[Hopeful_MD_Cat_Mom]

Hi sorry if this has been asked. Has anyone done any of the information sessions? Are they cameras on? /Do people dress formally for them.

 

[The Beta Blocker]

Hi sorry if this has been asked. Has anyone done any of the information sessions? Are they cameras on? /Do people dress formally for them.

All the sessions I've been to so far, everyone has had their camera's on. I dressed with a nice professional shirt (not a full suit). Make sure you have good lighting! Personally, I think it's best to treat every aspect of this process as though it's part of your interview. Leave a good impression, engage with the presenters by asking a question or actually emoting throughout the presentation! I was kinda surprised by how many people had a dead face on the entire time... looked like they would rather be anywhere but this information session. Overall though, it was very laid back. Nothing to worry about!

 

[tunaktunak]

Has anyone else had a really positive interview experience here? February 19th can't come soon enough lol

 

[4573890]

Has anyone else had a really positive interview experience here? February 19th can't come soon enough lol

i did! decisions are coming out exactly 5 months after my I date 😕 1 month down...

 

[doingmybest10]

II just a few minutes ago!

 

[KWGTP]

II just a few minutes ago!

Congrats! When did you submit your secondary?

 

[doingmybest10]

Congrats! When did you submit your secondary?

thank you! submitted late august!!

 

[nycccpremed]

Hi everyone! I have my interview scheduled on Nov 13. For those of you who have already interviewed, when did interview day end?

 

[squids82]

Hi everyone! I have my interview scheduled on Nov 13. For those of you who have already interviewed, when did interview day end?

Like 1:20 EST

 

[HumanAfterAll]

can those informational sessions fill up? i dont see any dates for the research opportunities one

 

[lanadelgay124]

can those informational sessions fill up? i dont see any dates for the research opportunities one

I believe the 10/21 was the last date available for that session -- I'm not sure if they'll be hosting more, but it seems like they must be.

 

[HumanAfterAll]

I believe the 10/21 was the last date available for that session -- I'm not sure if they'll be hosting more, but it seems like they must be.

aw. thanks, hopefully they add a couple more

 

[Xannavi]

Research is a hard one to sign-up for due to its high popularity. Log into the portal every couple days, sometimes a spot opens up in like December or January.

They will be adding more dates so keep looking!

 

[premed_kh]

II received! Complete 9/1; LM 74; IS (with university ties); URM

 

[warmpotato]

II! Complete 10/16. LM 74. OOS.

As a reapplicant who didn't even want to think about another cycle, I am so happy.
I wish you guys the best and hope you get into your dream program! <3

 

[lobotron]

II! Complete 7/26 LM 72 high mcat/low gpa. PA resident. Honestly just shocked, didn't think I had a chance

 

[jjame]

OwO II OwO

 

[lobotron]

congrats!! was there a december date available or did you schedule in jan?

There was one date available in December, the rest were in January.

 

[woofer23]

For the PSTP program, is it okay for the two LORs to be similar to the LORs I included in my general letter file to Pitt? Does the PSTP admissions committee have access to the letters I sent to Pitt through AMCAS? I already submitted letters from both my research mentors so I'm not sure how different they would be even if they were tailored for the PSTP program.

 

[squids82]

For the PSTP program, is it okay for the two LORs to be similar to the LORs I included in my general letter file to Pitt? Does the PSTP admissions committee have access to the letters I sent to Pitt through AMCAS? I already submitted letters from both my research mentors so I'm not sure how different they would be even if they were tailored for the PSTP program.

I asked at an info session and they said we can submit the same letters from AMCAS since they do not have access to that since the committees are separate.

 

[rss22]

II this morning. IS ORM LM 70

 

[Zulka]

II this morning. IS ORM LM 70

Congrats! Do you mind sharing your complete date? Thank you!

 

[rss22]

Congrats! Do you mind sharing your complete date? Thank you!

Thank you!! Complete 7/29

 

[ilikekinase1]

For any fellow interviewees here: I was not able to sign up for the Curriculum Information session until after my interview day. The email I got says to schedule these before then, but I just couldn't find any open sessions before my interview, although I was able to sign up for other info sessions before my interview day. Do you think this is a big deal? Or am I just being way too neurotic right now lol.