Is it too late for me to get into University of Pittsburgh?

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Just wondering, I know that Pitt has rolling admission, but it’s the beginning of April now so I’m kind of worried it’s too late. Plus, I think I’m a little bit under the scores and GPA of the average admitted student.

Just some information below:
-Applying for Computer Science
-GPA: 3.5 (may have dropped a little from this last semester)
-SAT: 1730 (Reading: 570, Math: 600, Writing: 560), however I have a 1750 for Superscore, not that it really makes much of a difference
-ECs: Did volunteering in the summer before sophomore year, was in PBS Student reporting labs, stage crew, and a little bit of math tutoring, but I didn’t do anything else after sophomore year other than independent art
-Technically I haven’t seen it, but I’m pretty sure my freshman English teacher has written me a really good recommendation letter (I’ve seen what she’s written for me in the past, and since then I have worked with her in several extracurriculars)
-Caucasian female

Also I’m wondering if I should do the short answer questions, and if I should submit an art portfolio (but most of the art is over 2 years old). Or should I just get the application in ASAP?

2

Call and see if there is any room in CS. That’s probably the most competitive major.

3

Agree, it’s not too late, but you likely wouldn’t get into your major.

4

Should I still do the short answer questions? Are they really going to help my application that much, or should I just get it in?

5

You should be calling admissions. I don’t know whether the main campus is taking apps still. The satellite schools likely are and transfer is not difficult if you get the grades.

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@dsen19‌, It is not too late to apply, but you don’t have too much more time. I would encourage you to get it in in the next week or two. Contact our office if you have any questions: 412-624-7488.

Also, the short answer questions are not required, but our Admissions Committee does recommend submitting them. Anything that helps the Committee get to know you better will help!

-A Pitt Admissions Staffer