MindOverMatter Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Hi all, Did anyone apply to the Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bacc program at the University of Pittsburgh? Since we are in the middle of the decision release period (mid-May to mid-June), I was wondering if anyone heard back yet? If so, how did they contact you and what department did you apply to? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nguzman1221 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hiii! I applied to the psychology department and I have yet to hear back from admissions. MindOverMatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nguzman1221 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I heard back and I didn't get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'm sorry to hear that :( I applied to Econ and have yet to hear back as well. Did you get a response by e-mail or on the application platform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 8:37 AM, Nguzman1221 said: I heard back and I didn't get in. Thanks for the update. I received notification too and didn't get it either ? I asked for a status update last week. I know there are two rounds - one review by the director, then the department. My app was forwarded to the department (also psych) but ultimately, didn't work out. Sigh. @rx971 - notification was via e-mail. Maybe your department has not finalized decisions yet. Nguzman1221 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 @MindOverMatter Thanks for the info! I tried calling the office twice and sent a message through the app platform but didn't get a response. The waiting is always the hardest part ? MindOverMatter and Nguzman1221 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 23 hours ago, rx971 said: The waiting is always the hardest part ? Agreed! Maybe it is good news at this rate since you did not receive rejection yet. Good luck! rx971 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, MindOverMatter said: Agreed! Maybe it is good news at this rate since you did not receive rejection yet. Good luck! Let's hope so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 11:22 PM, MindOverMatter said: Thanks for the update. I received notification too and didn't get it either ? I asked for a status update last week. I know there are two rounds - one review by the director, then the department. My app was forwarded to the department (also psych) but ultimately, didn't work out. Sigh. @rx971 - notification was via e-mail. Maybe your department has not finalized decisions yet. One last question, if I may -- was your notification by the department, or from the program director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 @rx971 The rejection was a form letter from the program director. I'm not sure if acceptances are sent in the same way or if you will hear from the department directly. Eanertodt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Thank you, I appreciate you answering Still haven't heard anything yet... Eanertodt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eanertodt Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Acceptances typically come from the department. In the case of psychology most likely from the faculty advisor or the department chair of HMB. I didn’t find out until like the last week of June tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That's very helpful, thank you! The whole thing is frustrating because the HMB director is hard to get in touch with :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 3:35 PM, rx971 said: Thank you, I appreciate you answering Still haven't heard anything yet... Not a problem! Still wishing you good luck. rx971 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eanertodt Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 5 hours ago, rx971 said: That's very helpful, thank you! The whole thing is frustrating because the HMB director is hard to get in touch with ? I know!! It’s sooo frustrating! I’m sorry! rx971 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I had to call and e-mail a lot, and just found out I was rejected after a phone call from the Director of Graduate Studies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 @rx971 Sorry to hear that! ? I can only speculate but maybe you were an alternate, which is why you might've received a rejection later (after offers were accepted) -- or perhaps your department is slow in communicating their decisions. Either way, hope you still get a chance to prep for grad studies! Will you apply directly now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx971 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 @MindOverMatter It's okay! I like to thing these things happen for a reason. And no -- I submitted an application to a digital humanities fellowship as well, so I'm still waiting on that to fill the time for my gap year! I'll be applying to PhD programs this fall, just not at Pitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabledfall Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I got in for the neuroscience dept last month Eanertodt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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