How Bad is This?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>Alright, so I applied to Pitt towards the beginning of November with the following stats:</p>

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<p>In-State
3.2 w 3.1 uw GPA due to 2.3 in 9th grade (3.5 in 10th and 3.8 in 11th grade).
No Class Rank at my high school</p>

<p>SAT's: 2090. Reading: 700, Math: 690, Writing: 700</p>

<p>EC's: NHS, Lit Mag, Ski/Snowboard Club, Worked @ a grocery store for 2 years, Went to Japan for a month as an exchange student, a couple of others. </p>

<p>Classes: 4 AP's (Physics, English, US History, US Government), 5 Honors Courses.</p>

<p>Only have two years of a language (Japanese, 11th and 12th) but I have gotten consistent A's, plus I went there this summer. Also 11th grade was the first year it was available.</p>

<p>One very good letter of recommendation.</p>

<p>Decent essay.</p>

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<p>So today I got a letter saying they want to see my Mid-Year grades, and basically I'm wondering what I can do at this point to maximize my chances of getting in.</p>

<p>A few things: I retook the SAT's in November and got a 2130: M: 710 CR: 700 W: 720, so hopefully these will help. Also, I got almost straight A's the first marking period (and I'm not sure whether they received my grades or not). I got one B, and it was in AP US Government.</p>

<p>So I guess I'm wondering if I should ask for any new recommendations, and if so from who? I applied to the college of Engineering and my only letter was from an English teacher, so should I ask a science teacher? Or perhaps my guidance counselor? Also, could visiting help my chances?</p>

<p>I definitely regret not applying earlier :(</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I bet things will be fine. Just do well this semester and give them everything they ask for. You're a strong candidate!</p>

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<p>The engineering school is a difficult school to gain entrance to. The competition increases as time passes by. That's why it is important to apply early to a school that offers rolling admissions. Your credentials are solid. I suspect that you will gain admission. Pitt wants to insure that you are serious about keeping your grades up and consistent. Your scores are definitely good enough. Maybe they perceive you as an underachiever. Rolling schools often request mids to the second grouping of applications</p>