How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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)?

"What are your strengths and weaknesses?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you think about going to war with Iraq?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Are there any organizations, political or humanitarian, that you see yourself contributing to while in med school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you play any instruments?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What other schools did you apply to? Why would you come out to Pitt?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Went to bed on time" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Emphasis on research; laid-back students; low cost of living in Pittsburgh" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Lack of diverse patient population in Pittsburgh" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Everyone at Pitt was really friendly. The school definitely has great facilities if you are interested in research. The students all seemed really friendly, I got the feeling Pitt is non-competitive. My faculty interviewer was really nice, gave me positive feedback. However, the lack of diversity in Pittsburgh turned me off." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

02/28/2003