<p>I don't know if anyone here has applied to the U-Pitt program, but I did and since I met the requirements, I'll be interviewing there in March.</p>
<p>As for the program itself, the MCAT isn't required, but a 3.7 science and non-science GPA is. Here's what I'm wondering: it seems like a 3.7 is a pretty high GPA requirement compared to many of the other medical programs, so is it worth it?</p>
<p>I applied there and got an interview as well.</p>
<p>I realize 3.7 is high, but taking easy classes + easy electives to pad the schedule, I think I can pull it off.</p>
<p>I thought it was a 3.7 GPA all together... can you point me to where it says 3.7 science AND 3.7 non-science?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure if I get in i'll go, but obviously I will consider other programs.</p>
<p>nvm, read another one of your posts where you posted the information.</p>
<p>I do see that it is a 3.7 science and non-science.</p>
<p>well... could always take the easiest courses and just dominate them?</p>
<p>like, take general chem I or something. or general bio or general physics. maybe save o-chem for 1 semeseter by itself (maybe with one other serious class then rest blow-offs)</p>
<p>hey this might seem stupid but i cant find the page to the program on the U Pitt site at all, can someone post a link please?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pitt.edu/%7Eoafa/guarantee.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.pitt.edu/~oafa/guarantee.html</a></p>
<p>It's a bit of a small blurb amongst a list of programs. Scroll down to "school of medicine guarantee"</p>
<p>Here's all that it says:
"Requirements:</p>
<p>~Indicate Pre-Medicine or Bioengineering on admissions application.
~High school credentials must include a grade point average of 4.0 or a class rank in the top 1 percent of the high school graduating class and a minimum SAT l score of 1450 (or 33 ACT).
~Selection of candidates is contingent upon an interview with the School of Medicine as well as a demonstrated interest in medicine, as evidenced by the applicants' extracurricular experiences. Historically, an average of five candidates from the entering undergraduate class are chosen each year for the School of Medicine guarantee.
~Complete an undergraduate degree at Pitt within four years, complete the prerequisite coursework, maintain a science and quality point average of at least 3.7, and engage in extracurricular activities which provide greater knowledge of the science and practice of medicine."</p>
<p>At the bottom it says "maintain a science and quality grade point average"</p>
<p>Thank you so much! Hmm... the standards seem to be pretty high. =/</p>
<p>If you meet the requirements to be admitted to the program you will be in the top 5% of Pitt matriculants if not higher. It should not be that difficult to continue to be a curve buster. Generally the combined programs with lower gpa requirements are at universities where a 1450 (old sat) is average.</p>
<p>Should we have found out by now if we have gotten accepted to the undergrad? How about for the scholarships if we are in the running?</p>
<p>to the undergrad? most likely I'd imagine... they sent out mail if you didn't get in though.</p>
<p>I heard back for chancellor's scholarship... didn't get it. meh.</p>
<p>still have my full tuition one, so at least that's goin for me.</p>
<p>yeah same here: i got the med interview and no chancellor's scholarship. GL all at the interviews :)</p>
<p>Evilbooyaa: did you already interview for the Chancellor's scholarship? If so, it's amazing that you heard back so fast...
I saw a post on the U-Pitt forum from a parent who believes that (based on a sample size of 2) they don't like to give the chancellor's scholarships to people that get into the medical program. They try to spread out the money they use to lure people to U-Pitt</p>
<p>i didn't interview.</p>
<p>they said they couldn't offer me an interview this year.... so if you haven't heard back, you may be eligible for it :)</p>
<p>when is or was the deadline for pitt med program</p>
<p>Pitt runs on rolling admissions, so there is no technical 'deadline' persay, but interview notifications have already been sent out for the med program, so it may be considered too late to apply for it this year. I'd try giving the university a call and see if you can still apply for it this late.</p>