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  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why Pitt?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What do you do in your spare in time?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Tell me about ______ - asked about a few different experiences I included in my personal statement" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Nothing out of the ordinary" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What are you plans if you don't get into medical school this time around?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reading Pitt's face-to-face brochure, studentdoctornet. USA-today headlines and current events (although weren't important), personal statement and secondary essays" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The quality of the facilities, the WISER center!, library system, hospital affiliations and availability" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"the hill!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The tour was long but informative, and ladies - you walk a lot so break in those heels or wear comfy shoes. The interviews were in the afternoon, students first, then admissions and faculty. My student was really laid back, as well as my clinician. Long day but not highly stressful or intimidating." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

< $100

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/27/2006

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

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

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