<p>I have two older siblings who have already been through the college process, and I know that my parents’ EFC is definitely higher than what they are planning to contribute, haha, which is indeed why I am looking for merit aid!</p>
<p>I will submit my Pitt application now, then, thank you. The reason the Scripps application affects when I would get my letters of rec is because my teacher who is writing my letter of rec wouldn’t have finished my letter until later, then. Applying earlier to Scripps means that I’m getting my letter earlier rather than later, so it’s a good thing for my Pitt application! I didn’t mean to say that it would complicate things (oops).</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>