<p>DD just got her first ACT scores back - 29 composite. Did well in everything, except for science. She and her peers that took the test that day said the science was brutal. Lots of data interpretation and nothing like what she practiced.</p>
<p>She'll be taking both the SATs and ACTs again in June. Was wondering if Pitt Nursing just looks at the composite score or do they look at all the subscores. Also, what does "superscore" mean?</p>
<p>DD is desperate to get into Pitt nursing. She's got a 4.46 GPA, top 2% in her class, 1810 SAT first time and 29 ACT composite first time.</p>
<p>According to Pitt’s website, an undergraduate nursing school applicant can be granted guaranteed admission to the graduate school of nursing with a 29 ACT composite and a top 10% class rank, so I would imagine that your daughter’s stats are more than good enough for undergraduate admission. </p>
<p>Superscoring is when the best subscores from multiple SAT are added together to make a “superscored” composite. I’m not aware of any college that superscores the ACT.</p>
<p>Retaking the test often does result in improved scores. I have twins who took the ACT twice last year. One improved by 2 points, the other 3.</p>
<p>Based on my D’s results, I think your D has a very good chance of being admitted (especially if she applies early). Comparing the stats, my D had slightly lower GPA, top 5% of class, slightly higher SAT, and ACT composite = 29 (also brought down by the science section).</p>
<p>We were told by a SON rep that they like to see “strong” courses on the transcript – chemistry, physics, bio. An applicant that has taken the bare minimum number of science courses, none of them honors or AP, will have a tougher time than someone with a strong science background. (Worked for D )</p>
<p>My D applied early last September, was admitted by early October, eligible for the Honors College with guaranteed grad school admittance. She doesn’t plan to participate in the Honors stuff – the nursing curriculum is very rigid and she has no desire to add to her workload by taking an honors level elective. She hasn’t yet realized the value of having the grad school guarantee in her back pocket; I"m guessing that registers in a few years.</p>
<p>Good luck to yor D – I bet she gets good news next October!</p>
<p>OP - Your daughter’s stats look more than acceptable, however, I cannot over-emphasize the importance of applying early for the nursing program at Pitt. Kids that apply in October with excellent statistics have been declined, merely because they applied after the 100 seats were filled.</p>
<p>The clinical opportunities that Pitt offers nursing students are unparalled.</p>
<p>Thanks to all of you for your great insight and good luck to your children as they embark on this next little adventure (good luck to us parents, too!)</p>
<p>Applying early to the Nursing program is most important. Also, the student should select challenging high school classes. Honors or Ap Sciences are highly regarded. Since admissions is highly selective, scoring well on the ACT or SAT is imperative. The nursing school @ Pitt is tops and is a very challenging program. The clinical opportunities are excellent and amazing. I think Pitt Nursing is one of the very best programs for undergrads.</p>
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