Pittsburgh, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
On paper the school looks great but you have to visit to determine whether it is right for you. I did not enjoy the atmosphere, the people (my student interviewer and student hosts were very awkward), and the general vibe.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why MD vs nurse practioner or another career
How did you prepare for the interview?
Pitt's website, read over AMCAS and research paper
What impressed you positively?
Great research opportunities, great clinical experience at UPMC
What impressed you negatively?
People were so nerdy they were socially awkward, Pittsburgh as a city I found depressing, did not get a good vibe.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The bus takes about an hour from the airport (28X)
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
What airport did you fly into?
Pittsburgh International
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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