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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about research, volunteerism, things you do outside class, something creative you've done, leadership position you've had
Tell me about yourself.
Why Pitt? Why doctor and not other medical field (nurse, PA, etc)?

What was the most interesting question?

Why didn't you go into one of your parents' careers (follow-up to question on my parents' backgrounds).

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me something creative you've done
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

LAX (California) to Pittsburgh

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott in City Center

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

MSAR, researched school facts online, read interview books, drafted sample answers to questions so would't be caught off guard

What impressed you positively?

How much people loved Pitt (school and city), amount of mentorship and help from faulty/upper classmen, emphasis on collaboration/non-competition among students (everything pass/fail)

What impressed you negatively?

Didn't get enough of a chance to see classrooms and hospital areas

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Amount of walking outside (very hilly area, hard in heels)

What are your general comments?

Great school, very friendly and passionate faculty/student body

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses