Chances. I REALLY like pittsburgh.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>I go to a competitive hs in upstate new york
I've got a 4.3/5.5 which transfers to about a 3.7 (A-) average
SATs: M 600 CR 620 W 680 (1900)
Taken about 15 honors courses throughout high school
4 years of Latin
2 Syracuse University Courses this year
1 AP Course (English)</p>

<p>I'm in a select choral group, and an elite jazz vocal group (24 best in the school)
I was in all-county chorus the past 5 years
I write for the school newspaper
I'm a facilitator for Community-Wide Dialogue (discussions on race in society)
I'm in National Honor Society
I'm the treasurer of my high school's National Honor Society
I've been in 4 Musicals at my high school
I'm an MC for my high schools Dance Marathon which raises 75,000+ dollars for Camp Good Days and Special Times (a camp for kids with cancer/terminal illnesses) the MCs are a select group of 12 seniors who set up and run the event. prep runs from october to march</p>

<p>Ive also applied at Seton Hall, St John's University, Fordham University, Penn State, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oswego, American University, and Ithaca College</p>

<p>I have 30+ community service hours through my local church</p>

<p>What do you think my chances are?
Any merit aid?
And feel free to "chance" me on my 9 other schools.
Thanks</p>

<p>also- any idea when I'll hear from them with a decision (i sent my application the other day, and everything else was sent from my school today)</p>

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<p>hmm merit money im not too sure about, but i think you stand a really good chance of getting in :]
apply asap though!</p>

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<p>i agree .. good chance if you apply soon!</p>

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<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>i think you've got a good chance of getting in, however, i'm not sure how you're looking for merit aid. i've been told that you need an essay/1400+ SAT (or ACT equivalent) to be considered for merit scholarships (though as i've come to realize, that's not always the case). apply asap & you should be ok-i'm not sure when you'll hear about your admissions decision, because as it is later in the year, pitt is probably receiving many apps., so it may take a longer time for you to hear back from them.</p>