Hello! I am wrapping up my junior year and have found myself very interested in the University of Pittsburgh. I’ve had my struggles but am highly motivated at this point in time. I would like to major in Biology. Here are my qualifications:
I AM applying in-state if that helps!
*** FRESHMAN: ***
Honors Geometry: B+
Honors English I: A
Health I: A+
German I: A+
Honors Government: A+
Honors Earth Science: B+
German II: A+
21st Century Literacy: A+
*** SOPHOMORE: ***
Honors Human Anatomy I: A-
Honors Algebra II: B+
Health II: A+
Drivers ED: 100
AP World History: B+
Honors Global Studies: A-
Honors German II: A+
Honors English II: A-
Honors Chemistry: B+
*** JUNIOR ***
Dual Enrollment History: B-
Honors English III: A+
AP US Government: A-
AP Chemistry: B-
Honors Biology: B+
Honors Trig/Precalc: B+
Dual Enrollment CAS Effective Speech: B+
Weighted GPA: 3.760
Unweighted GPA: 3.510
*** SENIOR COURSELOAD: ***
Dual Enrollment Psychology
AP Biology
AP English
Honors Organic Chem
Dual Enrollment Calc I
Honors Anatomy II
AP Statistics
*** SAT’s (New Scoring System): ***
1st Attempt: 1150 (didn’t study)
2nd Attempt: Aiming for 1300 range
*** EC’s: ***
Secretary of Future Business Leader’s of America (3 year member)
Treasurer of Model United Nations (3 year member)
Optimist Club (3 year member)
National Honor Society (2 year member)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (3 year member)
Varsity Golf Team (2 year member)
Varsity Track and Field (2 year member)
Active Hospital Volunteer (3 years, roughly 200 total hours)
Various part time jobs
*** APPLICATION: ***
My essay will be about health concerns (was diagnosed with ocular migraines beginning of junior year, caused poor attendance, difficulty concentrating, and withdrawn mood).
I will have 2-3 strong teacher references.
*** RATIONALE: ***
Overall, I think I am a strong candidate. My only worry is that I won’t get to major in biology because of my poor performance in Honors Biology. As stated above, the reason for this was my ocular migraines, which again will be the topic of my essay. As visible by my transcript, I am very passionate about the sciences and the main reason for my struggling junior year grades was my health concerns.
With all this being said, what do you believe my chances are to get accepted into the University of Pittsburgh Biology program? Thanks!
