Yes, I used the optional prompt to discuss one of my most impactful undergrad experiences which I didn’t really write about anywhere else in the secondaries, and how Pitt/pittsburgh are a good fit for me within that context

Hello to all the 2026-2027 applicants!

I was accepted this previous cycle with a merit scholarship and thought I’d try help out this year’s applicants if I can. If you have any questions about Pitt/application process I’ll do my best to answer (while preserving some anonymity).

My details:

In State/ORM, 1 gap year

52X MCAT/3.9X GPA

~400 paid/~50 volunteer high impact clinical hrs

<50 shadowing hrs

~600 volunteer hrs + volunteer leadership

~1k research hours + 2k from full time gap year, no pubs/posters at time of app

-strong LORs and I’d like to think strong essays as well, although no particularly unique narrative/motivations.

-interview performance felt meh to average but I have no way of knowing

Good luck to everyone in this upcoming cycle!

Just curious was that experience research? Clinical? Other? Thanks for the response

how did you write the first question?

if you’re referring to the teamwork essay (not sure what the prompts are exactly this year) I answered it kinda like a ”

weakness that is actually a strength” question. Talked about how I was a big people pleaser but that led to me being inefficient and unreliable when overcommitting in a clinical setting, then I learned to set boundaries and communicate effectively.

Submitted 7/15.. does anyone else's portal say "under review" and a note below that says "An email with next steps will be sent soon."?

also submitted 7/15, mine just says "under review," what does your page look like?