How difficult is it to get into Pitt's Main

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<p>Im a sophomore atm and started slow with a 3.1 uw and 3.25 w but got it up to 3.29 uw and 3.44 w combining both sophomore and freshman year. My goal next year is to mantain a 3.6 - 3.8 uw and get my cumulative gpa to 3.4 uw and 3.6 w. I will probably apply early August/September, but how difficult is it to get into Pitt's Main??? I want to get into their Main Campus, not branch. On a scale of 1 - 10 how difficult would you say it is??</p>

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<p>to assess your chances, check out this year’s results thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-pittsburgh/1222058-official-class-2016-acceptance-thread.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-pittsburgh/1222058-official-class-2016-acceptance-thread.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>also- Pitt publishes its freshman class profile here [University</a> of Pittsburgh: Undergraduate Admissions & Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/stats.aspx]University”>http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/stats.aspx)</p>

<p>to make the most of your chances, apply early, and make sure to submit the optional essay, teacher recommendations, and activity resume. Good luck!</p>

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<p>From last year’s (super intensive) common data set, Pitt said a few things:</p>

<p>1- Academic GPA is “Very Important” (highest) as a part of the application, along with Standardized Test Scores and the rigor of your curriculum
2- in terms of SAT: 77% of students got a 600+ Math, and 63% of students got a 600+ CR (98% 500+ Math, 98% 500+ CR).
3- in terms of GPA: 67% of students had a GPA of 3.75+, 83% had a GPA of 3.5+, and 93% had a GPA of 3.25+ (UW). But, only 10% of students had a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
4- The average weighted GPA of students last year was 3.91 (!)</p>

<p>source: <a href=“http://www.ir.pitt.edu/cds/documents/CDS2010-11PittsburghCampus.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ir.pitt.edu/cds/documents/CDS2010-11PittsburghCampus.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>That means the following:</p>

<p>Get your GPA up as high as possible, preferably above 3.5 UW and score really well on your SAT/ACT to balance out the lower GPA. Apply early and with extras (recs, essay, etc.) You aren’t guaranteed admission (especially if you’re in-state), so you’ll need to work for it.</p>

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<p>Study for your SATs now</p>

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<p>You’re GPA is pretty low and even if you do improve it, your chances aren’t looking very good. Pitts average unweighted GPA is a 3.97 and they are known to be very particular about the GPA. I doubt a 3.6 would get you in unless you have an outrageously high SAT score.</p>