Thoughts on Pitt?

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Hi everyone! I am a current HS junior trying to create my college list right now and was wondering if I could get some advice on applying to Pitt!

From the research I’ve done, Pitt seems like a great schools with good school spirit, campus, etc. However, do any of you know if the political science department is any good (I will be majoring in poli sci, pre-law)? Are there many opportunities for poli sci majors? Is Pittsburgh a good college location? Do they give good merit aid/scholarships? Thanks for any advice you have!

Here are my stats:

-GPA: 4.3 weighted as of now
-I have not taken the ACT yet but I will in April
-All the APs taken (including senior year): AP European History, APUSH, AP English Language, AP Spanish Language, AP Gov, AP Microeconomics, AP English Lit, & other honors classes

ECS:
-Founder of a student organization focused on empowering and educating young women interested in politics
-National Honors Society
-National Project Director for a National Activist Society
-My school’s Model UN logistics officer
-Apart of my town’s philanthropy program where I created my own service project
-Tutor for middle schoolers
-internship with my local congressman
-political researcher for my county’s democratic party
-political/activism writer & project manager for student magazine

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My understanding is that it is important to apply early if you are hoping to receive merit aid from Pitt and that the amount of merit aid awarded has been falling over the past few admission cycles.

You might look at Ohio State for a similarly ranked school and try for their Morrill and Eminence Fellowship scholarships. You must meet their early action deadline, apply for Honors admission and complete supplemental essays. Merit-based scholarships - The Ohio State University

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