any chance at a scholarship... i think my gpa is probably way too low

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>So, I’m currently a male senior from CT (fairly competitive public high school in one of the rich counties) I’m curious as to what you think my chances are?. School doesn’t rank, but id be right about the top 10%</p>

<p>asian (thai laotian vietnamese and indian... grab bag really)</p>

<p>Gpa - 3.4 UW, 3.7 W (huge upward trend, had a 3.3 or so weighted at end of freshman year)- last year, junior year, missed a month of school due to shingles + surgery, health problems explained by GC and me in additional info, which explains why my grades weren’t as good as they could’ve been in my junior year (4aps 3 honors schedule)</p>

<p>I've taken the hardest classload in my school... 7 APs, 7 Honors... can only start taking APs junior year and only 2 honors each year for frosh and soph years...</p>

<p>Ive taken every history class at my high school, done some independent studies and audited classes to learn more</p>

<p>SAT – (730 M, 720 CR, 680 WR, 11 ESSAY)1450/2130
SAT2S -
Math 1 - 720
Math 2 - 680
US Hist - 660</p>

<p>APS - 5,4,4,3</p>

<p>RECS - one who said I was best in 17 years, leader as a junior in a class meant for seniors... really really quality... two others who said similar things (when I got deferred from Upenn one of the other ones said that she had never called another school but Brown (shes a Brown alum) to complain about a kid not getting in but for me she might have to... lol)</p>

<p>ECS – have a lot, but these are most important/leadership stuff</p>

<p>-Editor of School Paper
-VP of FBLA
-One of two students on regional board to talk about+fix problems of high school kids
-Capt Debate, 5th in state, several regional awards
-Won an award that is awarded to two students "for demonstrating excellence in academics and leadership in Community Service"
-School does this thing where you put your best writing together and its assessed… I tied for highest in school
-Second highest on AMC 10 in school, awards on state/natl Latin exams
-Went to Thailand to teach English
-in youth group of charity org that sends money to sponsor schools in Indian villages
-Varsity track/wrestling
-started own tutoring business</p>

<p>ESSAYS - very, very good</p>

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<p>I think you stand a good chance. Remember, Pitt has rolling admissions - and who knows how much merit $ is still available? Pitt is attracting excellent students, so there's competition for scholarships. Good luck!</p>

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<p>the app is only the quick online thing, right? it took me like, 20 minutes, and im allowed to submit ne essay i want... i havent submitted my app yet, but im considering pitt right now</p>

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and who knows how much merit $ is still available?

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<p>Is that to say Pitt has a lot left? I'd have thought since the scholarship deadline (Jan. 15) passed, they wouldn't have as much... But I'm actually asking you, not trying to counter your statement. :) (unless that was a rhetorical q)</p>

<p>I actually wrote my Pitt essay from scratch - it was my last one, so I thought why not... But yeah, they have so many topics to choose from, you can submit anything.</p>

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<p>It's mostly SAT based. I scored 1390 M + CR and had (at the time of admission) a 3.20/4.12 GPA. I got the lowest end of chancellor's nominee..2k/yr. I think you stand a great chance at money.</p>

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<p>Here are my stats and I got ZIP:</p>

<p>89.0 GPA unweighted (hardest courses)</p>

<p>Musician/theater</p>

<p>2140 SAT (Reading 710, Math 730, Writing 700, essay 12)
Chem SAT 710
Math 2 SAT 770</p>