Being an RA

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<p>How difficult is it to obtain an RA position? Do a lot of students apply for only a limited number of spots?</p>

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<p>A friend of my son’s (both freshman) went through the process and made it to the final 120 and they offer positions to the final 100. I certainly wouldn’t count on it as I think a lot of students apply because of the financial advantages. This link may help:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/PDFsandForms/ResidenceLife/2012RAApplication.pdf[/url]”>http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/PDFsandForms/ResidenceLife/2012RAApplication.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for that inside info! :). Do you know how many students originally applied?</p>

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<p>I’m thinking she said it was over 200.</p>

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<p>It might be 100 new positions and 100 return. I think as long as you do well your first year, your RD can recommend you for an RA position again without having to re-do the admissions process.</p>