University of Pittsburgh Class of 2023 Discussion Thread

@hailtopitt1787 I activated and logged into my pitt account to check the status of my application, and it says “application incomplete.” How do I know what I’m missing?

@silver215, There should be specific action items listed right there. If there are no action items listed - chances are we just haven’t finished processing your application and once we do that message will clear out of your portal.

Good luck!
A Pitt Admissions Staffer

I applied on the 18th of October and I activated and logged into my account to check the status of my application. It is telling me that my application is incomplete but how do I know what I am missing? I was sure I sent everything but I just want to figure this out if anyone can help.

Thanks so much! So once my application is finished being processed am I supposed to see that it’s either complete or specific items?

I submitted my application to the honors college on friday. Yesterday i got the email to fill out the academic report and did so but still have not gotten an email to set up an account. Does anyone know how long the process takes?

Hi everyone,
I applied to Pitt but realized that I left the three short answer questions on the Common App blank (yes, I know, I’m silly). Were these responses mandatory? Will I get rejected because I didn’t answer them? In that case, I will try to reach out to the admissions office to send in my answers late but idk as of now

They’re not mandatory but highly recommended. It’s really your only chance to tell them about yourself beyond your grades and test scores. My son answered all 3. I would say if your stats are borderline then def answer the questions.

@silver215, It will say that the application is complete!

Best,
A Pitt Admissions Staffer

Just received the video confirmation…what a unique way to communicate…love it. Now, waiting for the GAP supplementals. Did anyone receive the GAP supplementals?

D applied via the Direct App on the PITT Website on October 9th. App was listed as Complete on 10/19. Fun Fact: She is a very good student and Applied to PITT, even though we live in NC because she loves Mr. Rogers. Which all things considered is as good as reason as any for it to be one of her top picks. She was also likes a good brochure and loved PITTS original Mailing, we never found out how she got on their radar. Good Luck to All.

@silver215 They should usually email if you are missing something. If they did not, its probably better to just call the Admissions Office.

@ZeeMeZeeYou , if she loves Mr. Rogers, she’ll fit right in in the Burgh! He is an icon and a source of great pride for our city, and certainly a man to emulate. Best of luck!

@silver215, It could be that the system had not updated to clear out the “application incomplete” message yet - unfortunately our system does not update instantaneously. If we do need something, there should be an action item listed there.

As @EmperorNapoleon said, if we need something from you we also email you. If you have not received an email with a specific action item, I wouldn’t worry.

However, if you would rather just check in with us to be safe, you are always welcome to call your admissions processor: https://oafa.pitt.edu/processors/

Best,
A Pitt Admissions Staffer

My daughter’s “buttons” changed this morning, but I know she won’t believe that she is accepted until she gets an e-mail or acceptance letter! How soon after the button change did you guys receive the official acceptance notification!

So excited for her!

Sidebar - Mr. Rogers is such a hero! I used the documentary about Fred’s life as the backdrop to my Rosh HaShanah sermon this year!

@kgartner714 My daughter’s buttons changed today and she got the email acceptance today as well so keep an eye out. I had thought from others that it would take a few days so that was a big surprise.

Thank you @pittsburghscribe, and congrats to your daughter! I hope that my daughter gets her e-mail today as well!

Thanks. I grew up loving him, so did both our daughters

Our daughter’s buttons on the app changed today! She wasn’t expecting anything to happen on a Saturday but sure enough, the app changed today! We are very excited but want that email or snail mail for confirmation.

Daughter is out of state, public school, 4.25 weighted GPA (do not know unweighted - school does not provide), lots of APs and good extra curriculars, spent a semester abroad during high school, 30 on ACT.

PS forgot to mention - she was admitted to the Swanson School of Engineering. : )