*** Official University of Pittsburgh Class of 2023 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

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[zToothinator]

Anybody here interviewing tomorrow?

 

[roadtodmd1]

Anybody here interviewing tomorrow?

nice stats. When did you submit your application?

 

[zToothinator]

nice stats. When did you submit your application?

Received the application complete email from them on 6/26

 

[roadtodmd1]

Received the application complete email from them on 6/26

good luck tomorrow!

 

[zToothinator]

good luck tomorrow!

Thank you!

 

[I Am No One]

A man is a current D1 student at Pitt and would be happy to answer any questions from incoming students about interview day or the school.

 

[roadtodmd1]

A man is a current D1 student at Pitt and would be happy to answer any questions from incoming students about interview day or the school.

when did you submit your application and get an interview? Thanks

 

[I Am No One]

when did you submit your application and get an interview? Thanks

I submitted in mid July and interviewed the first week of November. 3.95 GPA and 21 AA.

 

[roadtodmd1]

I submitted in mid July and interviewed the first week of November. 3.95 GPA and 21 AA.

awesome stats, are you OOS?

 

[I Am No One]

awesome stats, are you OOS?

No, but there are plenty of OOS students in our class. (Probably half)

 

[FrenchBaguette]

Currently D1 as well, OOS. Ask away, mon ami!

 

[Cthuluhoop]

Interview Date: October 5th
Residency: OOS
DAT: 23AA / 23 TS/ 26 RC
oGPA/sGPA: 3.7 / 3.7

 

[Peds_hopeful1996]

Interview Date: October 5th
Residency: OOS
DAT: 23AA / 23 TS/ 26 RC
oGPA/sGPA: 3.7 / 3.7

When was ur app submitted & completeded?

 

[Cthuluhoop]

When was ur app submitted & completeded?

Submitted June 18th and i believe it was completed June 19th or June 20th.

 

[JazzHands32]

Did anyone else not get a confirmation email after confirming interview date?

 

[trying2bedentist]

A man is a current D1 student at Pitt and would be happy to answer any questions from incoming students about interview day or the school.

What are the clinical requirements at Pitt? And is it difficult to get patients?

 

[I Am No One]

What are the clinical requirements at Pitt? And is it difficult to get patients?

You'll find out plenty about that stuff on interview day but as far as I can remember from upperclassmen we don't really have requirements per se but we have competency tests. You only have to do the minimum to pass, but you can do more if you feel like you need to improve. You'll get out of dental school what you put in. As a D1 we're not in the clinics really. We have "shadowing" rotations to get introduced to the clinical areas before our D3 and 4 years. As far as the patients I'm pretty sure it's just like any school. You'll get enough patients to become good at what you need to but you get cancellations too. The people I've met in the clinics so far are really nice and helpful.

 

[molarbear-d]

Generally, if someone received an interview to a school even though they submitted after you, does that mean that admissions committee has looked over your app and basically "rejected" you already? Thanks!

 

[trying2bedentist]

Does it seem like Pitt has sent a lot of Pre-Dec interview invitations yet? I've been keeping an eye out for them in the Interview thread for this cycle, and it seems like only a handful. Then again, it could be that people aren't posting there if they do

 

[themuffinman11]

Any Canadians get an interview?

 

[music37]

Would anyone be willing to share their interview experience this cycle?

 

[I Am No One]

Generally, if someone received an interview to a school even though they submitted after you, does that mean that admissions committee has looked over your app and basically "rejected" you already? Thanks!

Not necessarily. It's possible that the person who got the interview ahead of you had really great stats or something that really sets them apart to get an early interview. However, interviewing early isn't everything. I interviewed in November and I didn't find out about it until October. Some people interviewed in January and further into the year and still got in. Be yourself in the interview, follow up by letting Pitt know they're your first choice (if true obviously) after the interview, and just be as patient as you can. The reality is... this process is stressful.

 

[I Am No One]

Does it seem like Pitt has sent a lot of Pre-Dec interview invitations yet? I've been keeping an eye out for them in the Interview thread for this cycle, and it seems like only a handful. Then again, it could be that people aren't posting there if they do

I think they just aren't posting. For whatever reason your class doesn't have that many posts on here. If you look at ours (2022) there were tons of posts by this time of year.

 

[dent_wannabe]

Any way we can find out what interview dates they have already filled up? My application was complete late June (3.62 overall / 3.56 science / 23 AA / 20 TS / 20 PAT), and still nothing. Wondering if at this point my only chance is post December, if at all.

 

[zToothinator]

Any way we can find out what interview dates they have already filled up? My application was complete late June (3.62 overall / 3.56 science / 23 AA / 20 TS / 20 PAT), and still nothing. Wondering if at this point my only chance is post December, if at all.

When scheduling I was only offered two dates to pick from so there isn’t some portal we can check for open dates.

 

[dent_wannabe]

When scheduling I was only offered two dates to pick from so there isn’t some portal we can check for open dates.

Were you one of the early interviewees, or did you only recently get an interview invite?

 

[zToothinator]

Were you one of the early interviewees, or did you only recently get an interview invite?

I interviewed in early September. Was offered an interview in late August.

 

[miamimami]

Any way we can find out what interview dates they have already filled up? My application was complete late June (3.62 overall / 3.56 science / 23 AA / 20 TS / 20 PAT), and still nothing. Wondering if at this point my only chance is post December, if at all.

I received an invite September 18 and was offered October 8 and October 15. Seems to me like they're a long way from being done with Pre-December. Also, I know of quite a few people that got rejected already. No news is good news!

 

[dent_wannabe]

I received an invite September 18 and was offered October 8 and October 15. Seems to me like they're a long way from being done with Pre-December. Also, I know of quite a few people that got rejected already. No news is good news!

Oh, so Pitt is one of those schools who will tell you once a decision is made, regardless of what it is?

 

[zToothinator]

Oh, so Pitt is one of those schools who will tell you once a decision is made, regardless of what it is?

They can't send out acceptances until December 3rd.

 

[dent_wannabe]

They can't send out acceptances until December 3rd.

I mean, yeah obviously they have to tell you if you are accepted, and the date which they can do it is subject to ADEA rules. Same deal for wait list.

Rejection is the questionable one. In my experience with applying for jobs, most companies won't even say anything if they choose not to proceed with your application, not even a "we decided to pursue other candidates" notice, even if the rejection is final.

 

[miamimami]

I mean, yeah obviously they have to tell you if you are accepted, and the date which they can do it is subject to ADEA rules. Same deal for wait list.

Rejection is the questionable one. In my experience with applying for jobs, most companies won't even say anything if they choose not to proceed with your application, not even a "we decided to pursue other candidates" notice, even if the rejection is final.

Exactly ! From my small pool of friends, it really seems like if they're not interested, they'll let you know.

 

[FrenchBaguette]

Any Canadians get an interview?

yeah! A few of my classmates are from Toronto.

 

[I Am No One]

Any way we can find out what interview dates they have already filled up? My application was complete late June (3.62 overall / 3.56 science / 23 AA / 20 TS / 20 PAT), and still nothing. Wondering if at this point my only chance is post December, if at all.

Nah there's still plenty of time.

 

[FrenchBaguette]

Any way we can find out what interview dates they have already filled up? My application was complete late June (3.62 overall / 3.56 science / 23 AA / 20 TS / 20 PAT), and still nothing. Wondering if at this point my only chance is post December, if at all.

Oui, don't worry about pre-december so much. So many people were accepted post-december and everyone forgets that! You'll be fine... or you won't. Everything feels like luck anyways, so just enjoy your life. C'est la vie!

 

[deleted678432]

Just received an interview. Submitted my app on 6/6, 24 DAT and 3.9 GPA. Don't worry about when you apply! Many people got interviews before me that submitted months after I did. It's so random and not worth the stress!

 

[turtleburtle77]

Interview #3
School: University of Pittsburgh
Notification date: Oct 2
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS
Mail-out date: 6/28
Application complete date: 7/2
GPA (science, overall): 3.77
DAT (AA/TS/RC): 22/22/24

 

[Crown2018]

@AN4TOMY @turtleburtle77 What are some of the available interview dates?

 

[deleted678432]

@AN4TOMY @turtleburtle77 What are some of the available interview dates?

Oct 22 and 29th

 

[deleted678432]

has anyone else not heard back? I submitted early august

I just heard back and submitted the first day the cycle opened with a 3.9 and 24. Just give it time.

 

[dent_wannabe]

has anyone else not heard back? I submitted early august

I submitted 6/16, application was complete on 6/23, and have heard nothing.

 

[roadtodmd1]

so all of the pre december invites have not been sent out yet?

 

[Aspiringdent22]

Just received an interview invite this afternoon for October 29th

 

[roadtodmd1]

Just received an interview invite this afternoon for October 29th

when did you submit your application?

 

[Aspiringdent22]

when did you submit your application?

Late June, completed in mid-July

 

[Peds_hopeful1996]

Just received an interview invite this afternoon for October 29th

What dates were you offered to interview on?

 

[Aspiringdent22]

What dates were you offered to interview on?

The only available date was October 29th

 

[RWB18]

Notification date: 09/18/2018
Method of notification: Email
Residency: OOS - GA
AADSAS mail-out date: 08/29/2018
GPA (science, overall): 3.90, 3.87
DAT (AA/TS/Reading/any section below a 17): 24/24/28/none
Interviewing Monday, October 15th

 

[TheMolarBear1123]

Interview #2
Residency: Michigan
AADSAS Mail-Out Date: 06/19/18
Application Complete Date: 07/12/18
GPA(Overall, Science): 3.96, 3.93
DAT (AA/TS/ PAT/ Reading/Any Section Below A 17): 20/20/23/18/None
Interview Date: September 10th

I know my interview date already passed, but I just wanted to post everything for you guys and answer any questions you guys have.