Pittsburgh, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Great experience. This interview was more laid back and relaxed than I could have possibly imagined. I went away very impressed with the school itself and the friendliness of all the students.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
studied their website, SDN, Interview feedback, my AAMCAS, my secondary. Worried, fretted and stressed.
What was the most difficult question?
no real difficult questions. The interview was very straightforward to get to know who you are. Probably the hardest was "how would your friends describe you."
What impressed you positively?
The WISER simulation center. I can't wait to (hopefully) be working in there. They have an outstanding record of success on their boards and the match. There is a HUGE hospital system associated with the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Their cadaver/student ratio was higher than I thought it would be (1:6)
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The hill. Everyone says the hill is bad. But it is *bad*. I'm in good shape and I was winded walking up it. The ground floor of a building is the "L" floor on one side of a building, and the 7th floor on the other side, because of the terrain.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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