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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>Okay so I applied to University of Pittsburgh for the fall of 2011, unfortunately I was not accepted to the main campus, but was accepted to Pitt Greensburgh-which i don't want to go to. I just got my January SAT scores today, and they increased. For my rejection they reviewed my 21 ACT score. Horrible i know. My new scores ( they still aren't great, but its improvement) were </p>

<p>CR-560
Math- 460
Writing- 530</p>

<p>which puts me right around the middle 50 percent i think for CR and writing? according to college board. Is there anything that i can do. Pitt was in my top few choices, and was hoping there might be something i could do to get reconsidered?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>Pitt doesn’t consider the writing score, so math and cr are all that matter. The middle 50% SAT range from 2010 was 1170-1370 (out of 1600; per the Pitt website). Have you made any improvements GPA/extracurricular-wise that might cause them to give you a second look? Good luck!</p>

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<p>shoot i didn’t know that Pitt didn’t look at the Writing score, but my CR and math score would put me at a 1020, which is about 150 point below the middle 50. I really don’t have any new EC’s except that i am currently TRYING to find a part time job, and i think i am doing big brother big sister. My GPA should be about the same. I think everything was from a b+ through an A except for one C.</p>

<p>Here was an different thread that i had with all of my stats: </p>

<p>Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 217</p>

<p>Out of state: Washington
Public High School</p>

<p>GPA: UW- 3.5
School doesnt weight</p>

<p>4 AP classes, 1 honors class ( school only offers 2) Have been advanced in science every year ( skipped freshman science)</p>

<p>Scores: New SAT scores- I know these scores are still bad, i don’t know why i cant do well on any of these tests, no matter how hard I study or work for them, I still don’t have any luck. I know these scores are still bad, but it looked like my CR and writing scores were only a little bit below the middle 50 % on college boards website?</p>

<p>CR-560
Math- 460
Writing- 530</p>

<p>EC’S-
3 years tennis- 2 years varsity- 1 year captain
2 years national honor society- 1 year officer
3 years of leadership
over 100 hours community service
exchange program in France- 12 days</p>

<p>Letters of Rec were really good, and my essays were really strong too.</p>

<p>Any advice??</p>

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<p>hey i got rejected from pitt too – accepted into another campus, and was going to write an appeal letter also. I would just go ahead and write one. what’s there to loose. good luck! :]</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice! I am going to appeal my rejection. How do i do this though? By sending a letter saying what?</p>

<p>Hi, my name is ____ and i applied to the University of Pittsburgh as an undergraduate for the fall of 2011. I received my rejection letter from the main campus a few weeks ago, but did reveieve an admissions offer to the University of Pittsburgh Greenburg. I took the January 22nd SAT and did recieve an increase in my scores. My new SAT scomy scores are now higher then my old SAT scores, and my ACT scores, which were used on my application. Unfortunatly University if Pittsburgh did not recieve my new scores until after my rejection letter. I was hoping that because of my new scores, i can appeal my rejection letter, and have my application reconsidered with my new test scores.</p>

<p>Thank you for your time!</p>

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<p>Is this close to being right or what I should send to them?</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>Check out to see if there is an automatic right of transfer to the main campus after a year or two. There are advantages to a branch campus - you get smaller classes. Then, you can build up a group of friends at the branch and then transfer together, and live together.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice Charlieschm. I don’t have anything against going to a side campus, but I don’t think Pitt Greenburg is the right fit for me. I want to go to a big school, with a lot of students, and activities going on, i think PG might be too small for me. I will continue looking into it though!</p>

<p>Does anyone have any suggestions to change or add to my letter? I plan on sending it today or tomorrow</p>

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<p>i’m gonna use this…the college counselors at my school gave us this advice:</p>

<p>Dear Seniors,</p>

<p>If a college has deferred making a decision about your application, don’t let your disappointment crush you. Remember that a deferral is not the same as a denial. Colleges usually defer making a decision when they think an applicant may be admissible but they’d like more evidence (January grades, for example) before they make a final decision. Of course, not every student who’s deferred will be admitted eventually.</p>

<p>If you’re still truly interested in a college that has deferred/rejected your application decision, it’s important to be proactive soon. Here’s what you should do:</p>

<p>A. Write a brief letter to the Office of Admission (or to a specific admissions rep if you’ve communicated with one person in particular). In your letter, state your continued interest in______________ College/University and explain what contributions you think you could make to that college community. Be sure to mention that __________ College/University is still one of your top choices, but only if that college really is one of your top choices. Do not exaggerate your interest in the college. Do not complain about the deferral/rejection</p>

<p>B. If you’ve written a paper for one of your senior-year courses and earned a grade of B or higher on it, photocopy the paper, including the grade and the teacher’s comments, and enclose that photocopy with your letter. Mention the paper in your letter and explain that it’s an example of the kind of work you’ve been doing in your classes this semester. If applicable, mention also any new recognition, awards, or honors you’ve won since you submitted your original application.</p>

<p>C. If you think it might help, ask one additional (academic) teacher to send a letter to that college’s admissions office.</p>

<p>D. Consider visiting or revisiting the campus if possible. If you plan a visit, contact the area representative to request a meeting sometime in January or February. The representative may be too busy to meet with you; January, February, and March are typically an admission official’s busiest time. If a meeting isn’t feasible, sit in on a class; sit in the Student Center and observe; stop students at random to ask their opinion of the college; see if your own feelings about the school have changed.</p>

<p>E. Colleges will respect your efforts to support your application. Don’t send more than the items suggested above, however, there’s a fine line between indicating your continued interest and being a pest.</p>

<p>Just as important: Try to move on. Consider your deferral/rejection an opportunity to explore other options. It’s hard not to be miserable after all the work that went into your original application, but once you’ve done everything you can possibly do, it’s time to turn your attention elsewhere. Don’t dwell on the negative. You will still find the right college for you, whether it’s the one that deferred acting on your application or not.</p>