University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) CRNA - 2026

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Members are discussing the number of seats offered in a program, with some confusion about the exact number of full-time and part-time spots available. There is also debate about the fairness of offering acceptances early in the interview process and concerns about the scoring system. Additionally, members are inquiring about additional interview dates and waiting for acceptance notifications by the end of the month.

Hi all, just submitted my app on 11/10 and attended a zoom information session last night. Good luck everyone!

Specializes in CVICU.
SweetDreamsSRNA26 said:

Hang in there! There's still so much time for them to reach out!! Rooting for you 😊

I hope so! But congrats this school is amazing

hopefulcrna28 said:

Awe don't lose hope though. Hang tight you never know!!

I really hope so, I want Pittsburgh so bad! But,  thanks for the support and congrats!! this is so amazing you all got a call and got in!
I wanna be you guys when I grow up!! Haha

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Any late applicants like me? Just applied on 3/27 and got the email confirmation the following day. Exciting to hear some of y'all got in already!

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Anhhhh said:

Any late applicants like me? Just applied on 3/27 and got the email confirmation the following day. Exciting to hear some of y'all got in already!

I applied on 4/1, I didn't know they would send out so many acceptances before the deadline. does this mean that they have already filled up and won't interview anymore?

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Specializes in CICU.

I got in too for those who are counting.

We were told during my interview day that there would be a handful of early acceptances. They still plan on interviewing through April/May and sending out official acceptances in June. He said don't panic if you don't get a call right away. There is still a lot of time!!

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Specializes in CVICU.
larryk17 said:

I got in too for those who are counting.

We were told during my interview day that there would be a handful of early acceptances. They still plan on interviewing through April/May and sending out official acceptances in June. He said don't panic if you don't get a call right away. There is still a lot of time!!

Congratulations!! See you next year 😊 and sending out all the positive vibes for those who are waiting on their phone calls!! 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care/ICU.
SweetDreamsSRNA26 said:

Congratulations!! See you next year 😊 and sending out all the positive vibes for those who are waiting on their phone calls!! 

They said 60 slots. 15 taken by wait list from last year. Looks like 5 or so acceptances confirmed here. They did say they overbook intentionally. Their waitlist is also a guaranteed acceptance next year 

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Hey guys, for those that were accepted what day was your interview? What do you think made you stand out to get an acceptance? 

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
Etomidateme said:

Hey guys, for those that were accepted what day was your interview? What do you think made you stand out to get an acceptance? 

I interviewed last Monday now, so almost 2 weeks ago. I felt like crap after, I literally had tunnel vision and wanted to pass out in specific rooms- I would answer decent and they grilled me and I think my reaction speed and content honestly shocked them that I could muster decent answers though visibly nervous. I was doubtful. Don't get down, it takes time as with anything 

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Specializes in ICU Resource-all specialties.

How long was everyone's personal essay? 

Does everyone think 7-9 pages is way too long?                                                          (Times new roman, 12pt. font, 1" margins, double spaced.)

I had a lot to say LOL.  I am currently editing final draft and shortening, planning to submit in the next couple days. 

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
PrecedexterMorgan said:

How long was everyone's personal essay? 

Does everyone think 7-9 pages is way too long?                                                          (Times new roman, 12pt. font, 1" margins, double spaced.)

I had a lot to say LOL.  I am currently editing final draft and shortening, planning to submit in the next couple days. 

That is too much. I got in Friday and mine was 2-2.5 pages. They said in a meeting to be concise at an info session 

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Specializes in PICU.

My interview is this week. Any interview tips for people who got in? I heard there's an exam? Is that true? 

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
propofolpusherprincess said:

My interview is this week. Any interview tips for people who got in? I heard there's an exam? Is that true? 

The way information spreads is honestly insane. There isn't an exam, but rather a series of questions that are not EQ, but rather more clinically focused. 

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