OOS Chances

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>Asian (Bangladeshi) male who goes to a private school in Indiana. school sends everyone to college, some to top colleges. avg SAT=1260/1600
will apply for financial aid</p>

<p>GPA- 4.09 w, ~3.7 uw
Rank- School does not rank
SAT I- 740 CR, 720 M, 700 W
PSAT- 214
ACT- 34 (m-35, s-35, r-33, e-31)
SAT II- US History 770, Math IIC 730, Biology M 680, French 530
AP- US History 5, Biology 5, Calculus AB 5, English Lang. 5</p>

<p>9th grade
English 9 B+/A
French II A-/A
Adv Alg II A-/A
Adv Biology A-/A
World History A/A
Theater/Adv Theater A/A</p>

<p>10th grade
English 10 A/B+
French III A-/B+
Precalculus A/A
Adv Chemistry A/B+
Gov/Econ (1 semester each) A/A
US History A/A
PE/Health-P</p>

<p>11th grade
English 11 A-/A-
French IV B+/B+
AP Calculus AB A/A-
AP Biology A/B+
AP US History B/A
Utopian Novel (semester) A</p>

<p>12th grade (projected)
AP English Lit.
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics B
AP Euro History
Middle East (semester)
Env Science (semester) </p>

<p>ECs
Academic Research with college professor- 10 papers co-authored and presented at national conferences
Speech Team-2x state finalist in extemporaneous and impromptu, missed junior year due to flu (9,10,11,12), speech team council (12)
Newspaper- asst Opinion editor, nationally recognized newspaper (10,11,12)
Red Cross volunteer- ~100 hours (9,10,11,12)
Student Council Rep. (11)
Senior Leader, prefect (11, 12)
Model UN (9,10,11,12)</p>

<p>Awards/Recognitions
National Merit Semifinalist
Wabash Book award (11)
Dean's Award Commendation (11)
Social Studies Dept Commendation (10)
Excellence in Persuasive Speaking Award (10)
AP Scholar with Honor
Headmaster's List (4 semesters, >4.0 w)
Honors List (2 semesters >3.7 w)</p>

<p>Recommendations: should get a good one from my math teacher (10,11) and a great one from my history teacher (10,11), awesome rec from my research mentor (professor), awesome rec from college professor (summer class), counselor rec should be solid</p>

<p>Essays: great essay</p>

<p>How much merit money can I get from UPitt? Am I a candidate for Presidential Scholarship money? Also, how are Pitt’s Engineering and Business programs? How would you rate the Honors College? Thanks for the help.</p>

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<p>I think it is possible that you will be offered a full-tuition OOS scholarship. It’s hard to be sure, however, because Pitt doesn’t spell out the requirements. And of course it can change from year to year. From what I’ve seen on this board, though, OOS kids with CR/M over 1450 have been offered this scholarship, honors college eligibility, and an invitation to compete for Chancellor’s Scholarship (full ride, and very hard to get). I would say to apply early (like soon) and see what happens. Pitt admissions are rolling, and you’ll hear back soon. Best of luck!</p>