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A podcast I listened to this morning said overall applications are down by 6% this year compared to November last year. But some schools, like Pitt, are up.
Anyone else get anxiety with the news that decisions are delayed and a record number of apps were received?! Oh wait... I always have anxiety. 😛
Anyone else get anxiety with the news that decisions are delayed and a record number of apps were received?! Oh wait... I always have anxiety. 😛
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Was the record number info in an email?
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Yes, information about Pitt receiving a record number of apps and delaying decisions by ~2 weeks was in an email interviewees received this morning.
Info about apps overall being down 6% was in the All Access Med School Admissions podcast by CWRU. Great podcast!
Last cycle I waited 5 months and 1 day from interview date to getting a WL
Applying Early Decision this year let me condense that stress and it luckily paid off, something to consider for anyone that ends up in the same position
II just now! Complete 8/16, OOS URM
edit: interviews being scheduled out to mid-Jan now
edit: interviews being scheduled out to mid-Jan now
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deleted1077590
congrats! but Jesus theyre usually DONE with all interviews by December lmao (at least last year they were)
Cognizqnt reported....
lilypad1511
Full Member
I remember seeing a mid September complete (9/13 maybe?) pre-II R from the first R wave. Everything else though looks like up to end of August but there’s a lot of reporting the R with no complete date
I was actually complete 7/13 not 9/13 - I just realized i made a mistake, sorry 🙁
Thank you for updating, this signals 9/X folks might be under review about now.
moonika0513
New Member
Hello, I went to the PTSP session and registered for the program but didn't make up my mind yet. Would it look bad on my regular MD application if I ended up not submitting my PTSP application? Thanks!
Pre-II R. complete 7/8.
Sorry to hear that. Did u just get the email?
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I just got an II today and there were two remaining dates available - the 12th and 13th of January. Not sure how many actual spots within each though!
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Congrats! When did u submit?
Thank you so much! 8/4!
Early Sept submitter and silence here as well.
Have yet to interview at Pitt but general advice from my other interviews:
Obvious: come prepared to talk extensively about anything and everything on your 1* and 2* applications.
Less obvious: spend time preparing good questions for your interviewers--specific Qs about their research, Qs related to their career path, Qs about their role at the university or how the university supports their endeavors, or just general Qs about science/medicine which their background/work uniquely suits them to answer. I find that I often have time to ask many more Qs than I would have expected previously, and coming ready with a handful of thoughtful questions turns the interview into a conversation and lets you uniquely showcase your curiosity, interests, and aspirations
just my $0.02
hotbeefsammy
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Good luck! The first two interviews were more of a vibe check than anything. The faculty interviewer did read my app thoughtfully and had specific questions about the activities, but the student interviewer was blind to my app I think. Both were blind to mcat/gpa I believe, and the interviewers seemed very genuine and unbiased. I think they mentioned that they go through specific training for this, which is kinda cool.
For the group session, don't treat it the same as Casper. No offense to some of my fellow interviewees, but some of y'all could not deviate from a script, and it is hard to build off what you say if you dont take a stance. It is okay to have opinions, questions, etc. There isn't a right answer, but it seemed like our group got derailed because everyone was trying to give non-answers.
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Couldn’t agree more on the group sessions. Some people were absolute bots and the entire “conversation” seemed forced and unenjoyable … it was not dynamic and people really sounded like they had an agenda. don’t be that person, just be normal
Thank you for the advice! Were you able to see who your interviewee was beforehand?
NursetoMD23
Full Member
I don't have the answer to this, but i'm in the same situation..
Every non-MMI interview I've had thus far I've had at least 15-20 mins before the interview where I know my interviewer's name, and usually you find out who's interviewing you the day before.
I wasn’t
goodluckpanda!
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Pretty sure the admissions processes are totally different so no it would not matter.
BlueRayRay
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Pre-II R, LM74, WARS84, complete 9/3
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Pre-II R, OOS, complete beginning of Sept
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+2. Good luck everyone!
BigFyoochurHendy
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Pre-II R, LM 73, complete 9/7. Good luck everyone!
Came here to ask this lol
So, to my knowledge my PSTP application (including recommendation letters) were submitted Oct 21, however only last night I received confirmation saying that my PSTP application was now ready for review... is this true for anyone else?
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Idk but I submitted my PCAT application last night and still got a confirmation email for the PSTP. I made sure I submitted in the right place, which I did, but it looks like their emails may still be a bit wacky.
I’m addition, the text on the PCAT page was still half based on PSTP stuff, which was also a little confusing. All this is to say… it may be a little strange.
thank you for your response. yes, it seems like they r having some technical difficulties
pineapple236
New Member
Can someone please send what their rejection email stated? I'm trying to see if mine was different from others or if they send out a generalized one
Thank you for your interest in attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Our Admissions Committee has carefully reviewed the more than 8,700 applications we have received to identify the candidates whose aspirations and accomplishments will prepare them for a successful and rewarding experience as a student at our medical school. In these very competitive times, it becomes increasingly difficult to decide whom to interview, and we must base our decisions on multiple elements of the applicant’s background. Sometimes that means that even outstanding students, like yourself, will not be considered a good match for our program, and it is my sad task to inform you that you were not among those chosen for an interview in this application year.
I applaud the commitment and dedication that have led you to decide to pursue a career in medicine, and I wish you the best in your future career.
