Chance at Pitt-main

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<p>I plan to apply to Pitt this year and would like to know my chances.
I plan to major in Chemistry or Psychology. I am an African American male and live in Pennsylvania. I went to a Public School. </p>

<p>Rank: Top 5%(in running for Valedictorian)
GPA: 3.88
ACT: 25 (Retook in October) (Reading: 23, English: 24, Math 25, Science 29)
List of AP's: AP U.S History, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP English 4, AP French 5, AP European History
List of Honor Classes: Trigonometry/Pre-Calc, English 1-3, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Chemistry, Geometry, and Biology
I took a class at a local community college (English Composition) and got an A
Recieved Good Rec's
Good Essay
Extra-Curriculars: French Club (4yrs): Treasurer, Vice President and Board Member; Chemistry Lab Assistant (2yrs), Key Club (2yrs), National Honor Society (2yrs), National Achievers Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Participated in Chemistry Olympics with University of Pittsburgh (Placed in top ten), Participated in Math Competition and Vocabulary Competition, Honorable Mention in African American History Contest for "Amazing Poem", High Honor Roll (4yrs)
I tutor a student with Turner's Syndrome(without pay; 4yrs)</p>

<p>If I forgot something just mention it and I will add it.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance!</p>

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<p>High gpa, middle to low act, I say accepted, but apply asap</p>

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<p>African american Male = under-represented minority. GPA, rigorous courseload, and top 5% are very impressive. Add to that a rigorous courseload. I actually think you are a sure thing despite ACT 25.</p>

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<p>I have no doubt you’ll get in. My stats were not as good as yours and I did.</p>

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<p>yes, you’re in. AA and good GPA. Probably no tuition scholarship though. I think 1350 SAT was cutoff when I applied, its probably higher now?</p>