Chance Me/ Suggestions?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>Looking for some help on what i need to improve/ if its worth improving to get into Pitt for next fall.
Male/Hispanic
SAT: 1800 (took 1 time, easily could have done better but plan on taking ACT)
Unweighted GPA:3.7
Weighted GPA:4.5</p>

<p>Working on Essay but prompt is giving me anxiety
Rank: school doesnt use rank
High School: #5 best high school in Pennsylvania (Conestoga High) class size: 503</p>

<p>Course Vigor: 3 AP's, 4 accelerated, 16 Honors, Continuous Honor roll throughout highschool
US Gov AP Test:5
Environmental Science AP Test:5
Independent study where I created a baseline curriculum for an astronomy course at my school
Currently Volunteering at School for underprivileged students
Played Soccer freshman year, Did Winter Track all 4 years, And Rugby team for junior and senior
Astronomy Club: President
Intended Major: Astronomy/Astrophysics</p>

<p>Cant say this is everything that ive done in highschool just a rough key points overview, Would very much appreciate feedback, tips, or comments</p>

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<p>If you’re looking into Astronomy/Astrophysics they’re going to want to see academic excellence in those areas- what kind of math/physics courses have you taken and how have you done on them? (Can you take AP Physics or Calc at your high school, are you enrolled in those now?). Your ECs seem fine- it’s a good mix of academics/volunteering/sports. Your GPA is also fine.</p>

<p>Your SAT is a little low depending on the breakdown (for you a better math score is important). I’d aim for improving that number.</p>

<p>Your ethnicity definitely helps.</p>

<p>Overall I’d say you have a pretty good chance. The high GPA helps offset a lower SAT, but if you can increase that score you’d have very little to worry about.</p>