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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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?

5 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I'm from the area, but had to wait several months to interview; every time I visited Scaife Hall I felt like Tantalus. The interview itself was very positive.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you married?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about human consciousness?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read over my recent work, exercised to reduce stress, and watched Season 4 of Scrubs.

What was the most difficult question?

You've had a lot more experience than the average applicant; don't you think that will make it hard to relate to them?

What impressed you positively?

Scope of facilities and opportunities.

What impressed you negatively?

Inaccessibility of some resources (but was due to students taking exams).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

More information about the special project and degree of PBL.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Neutral

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100