<p>My son just completed his online application to Pitt. Here are his credentials:</p>
<p>SAT -- Math 660 CR 600 Writing 620
Class Rank -- 8 of 74
GPA -- 97.5% (3.8 on 4.0 scale)
Supplemental Info:
Essay -- yes (about overcoming obstacles to become a team player / leader)
Letters of Recommendation -- 1 from H.S. administrator
Activities Resume -- yes
EC's: National Honor Society, numerious awards in sports, captain of team, hours of volunteer work, student coaching
School: Private
Hook: Legacy</p>
<p>Does he sound like someone that would be a viable candidate for the College of A&S with his intended major to be CS / IS?</p>
<p>My son just completed his online application to Pitt. Here are his credentials:</p>
<p>SAT 2-- Math 710 Chem 720 US History 800
ACT-33 composit
Class Rank – NA
GPA – 87 - (3.5 on 4.0 scale)
Supplemental Info:
Essay – yes (about how he made a difference in the community and how it impacted him)
Letters of Recommendation – 1 from H.S. counselor and 2 from teachers
Activities Resume – yes
EC’s: numerous awards in sports, captain of team, over 500 hours of volunteer work, Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance, AP Scholar
School: Public
Hook: 1st child from family both sides to go to college in US</p>
<p>Do you think he has a good chance of getting in</p>
<p>His test scores look great! I’m sure he has a good chance. I guess I’d wonder why he hasn’t achieved as well on the GPA. What is bringing down that GPA? Sometimes Pitt defers a decision to await mid-year grades- good luck and hopefully he will be accepted!</p>
<p>His GPA is low because of doing too much his freshmen year, he doubled up in earth science and bio, and is also taking 6 aps, not counting the rigor of AP ECON AND GOV 2 classes and AP Calc BC,</p>