<p>I am a student in high school (just finished my junior year), and I have been getting a lot of brochures from Pitt regarding summer visits and things like that. In one of these brochures, it mentions the "So You Want to Be A..." and the "Ready... Set... Pitt!" events, and I'm definitely interested in doing either one. </p>
<p>Anyway, under both of these, there is a bullet point that says "Apply for admission for the Fall Term 2011" - is this process like a formal application? Including transcripts and essays and all of those things? Or is it more informal? </p>
<p>I feel like I'm procrastinating here, but I'm not sure how to proceed; both of my parents did not attend college and the whole thing is basically up to me, which is more than overwhelming at this point. Plus, I have a pretty severe hearing disability, which is stressing me out right now, and it makes me anxious for dealing with interviews and phone calls. </p>
<p>Thanks for the help. If you need more information, just let me know. </p>
<p>(Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, by the way... wasn't sure what category this would fall under.)</p>
<p>You apply to Pitt using Pitt’s own application (which includes the submission of transcripts, etc.) that can be accessed online or get one in hard copy in the mail. </p>
<p>Don’t be concerned about an interview, that is not a part of the application process. </p>
<p>On last year’s application you also did not need an essay, but I would recommend adding one as it will add to your application for merit scholarship purposes. (The same applies to extracurricular activities.)</p>
<p>Out of the 9 schools my daughter applied to, Pitt’s application process was the easiest to complete. I recommend that you apply early as the later you apply the more selective they become. Try to request that your high school send the transcripts early in your senior year, as your application is not reviewed until they receive all the required information. So, even if you apply early, and request that your ACT or SAT scores are sent early, the application could be held up while your transcript is pending.</p>
While I will agree that an essay (Personal Statement?) will help your chances of getting accepted if you are borderline, I don’t think it will do anything for your chances of receiving a merit scholarship unless your M/CR SAT scores are 1450+. Good luck.</p>
I have a 1440 M/CR SAT score right now. If I retake it and get above a 1450, am I automatically in merit consideration? My school doesn’t rank, so I was wondering if they look at GPA as a large factor.</p>
<p>I would imagine that a 1440 M/CR would warrant consideration for a merit scholarship. The number that we heard repeatedly from Pitt’s FA office was 1450 but I can’t imagine that a 1440 wouldn’t at least be considered. Good luck!</p>