Might be a good idea to do the SRAR instead of transcript…our guidance dept tried to submit transcripts and finally called. Admissions said do not try to submit transcript, do the SRAR, so we submitted that. We got a letter requesting it a few days after we submitted it, so I think it takes a day or two to register on application. Right after that his application read “complete,” around Nov 15th. He has not heard back yet.
He did get admission to Duquesne University pre-med program with a $20,000/year academic scholarship offer. (no financial aid determination yet) …If she likes Pittsburgh, they have a great program to consider if Pitt doesn’t work out. We are OOS as well; it runs about $10,000 more than Pitt.
Yes I agree with mbjq10. Doing the SRAR takes only about 20 minutes and it gives you control of the application. Once you do that you KNOW it’s complete and there is no uncertainty.
I agree that damage control is in order. Your daughter needs a few more realistic options. Sit down with her and explain that you weren’t clear about the financial aspect before, and that she needs to look at colleges that are affordable. Have her look at the Common Data Set for Pitt and show her where her stats place her in their range of accepted students. Being destroyed by not getting in to a college is not a good situation. She may not get in. She needs to understand that is a real possibility. The biggest concern is making college affordable. Make it clear: If you can’t afford it, she can’t go.
How about Susquehanna, Allegheny? What does the net price calculator say?
I agree, she has great instate choices in NC.
I thought I read on another thread the OP’s daughter got accepted at Pitt
Meanwhile my twins had UNC in their top 3 schools. Great in state options, PA is expensive (in state and OOS).
I hope your daughter gets in! It may be a stretch, but there’s no fault in dreaming! I understand her situation, but from what you posted, we also don’t know the full range of her abilities. She could be a lot more involved in school, do additional programs outside of school, her background, and she could’ve had amazing essays, especially with a supportive mother like you to help her every step of the way.
Pitt is going to be expensive, and I know that as an OOS student that just got accepted, but it is do-able with aid opportunities and if you completely take advantage of local scholarships and other things online! Don’t get discouraged and look into every opportunity available! Have her work full-time over the summer to help make a difference or maybe a student-work program available through the university?? 
Local scholarships are small and often for a year only. They can help with moving expenses but not for paying OOS tuition. The #1 source of financial aid is the college itself. The challenge is thus to get admitted AND get sufficient aid to attend without co-signed or parental loans.
This is a dated thread. The OP’s daughter got in to Penn State early in December. The advice provided could still help others in the same boat.