Pitt decisions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:anyone hear anything about merit aid yet? thought we saw somewhere that decisions would begin 10/1.

People on the CC forum reported getting merit aid awards. Just a few so far.

[Anonymous]

By “authentic” ECs, I meant they didn’t start a business or nonprofit or fly to the moon just for the sake of college admissions. I wondered why all these kids at my kid’s school were starting “businesses” that lasted 10 minutes and publishing books and trying to sell them. I learned it looks better to colleges if you can say you sold X amount.

[Anonymous]

Just got admitted to Engineering
GPA 3.7 SAT 1540

Submitted 9/15, but DC missed the whole account set-up concept (email went to spam). Fixed that on 9/28 and realized that there was the SRAR to complete. Got admit letter on 10/12. So, currently ~2 week review it seems.

[Anonymous]

My DC applied 3 weeks ago and hasn’t heard yet. He opened the portal and filled out the SRAR within a few days of submitting his app. Applied to arts and sciences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:anyone hear anything about merit aid yet? thought we saw somewhere that decisions would begin 10/1.

People on the CC forum reported getting merit aid awards. Just a few so far.

Yes, DC got email yesterday to check portal and there was a letter there with merit award.

[Anonymous]

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.

Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

[Anonymous]

Has anyone been rejected from Pitt on here?

[Anonymous]

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.


Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

Maybe assume good intentions? Just wondered the range of aid, as have heard it has been reduced in last couple of years. No use in a student pushing back or asking for more if the limit is now lower. You sound like the problem, assuming everything is a competition.

Anyway, DD has 4.0 uw, 35 ACT, two varsity sports, student government and several clubs that occupy about 5-6 hours a week (president of one).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.


Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

Maybe assume good intentions? Just wondered the range of aid, as have heard it has been reduced in last couple of years. No use in a student pushing back or asking for more if the limit is now lower. You sound like the problem, assuming everything is a competition.

Anyway, DD has 4.0 uw, 35 ACT, two varsity sports, student government and several clubs that occupy about 5-6 hours a week (president of one).

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.


Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

Maybe assume good intentions? Just wondered the range of aid, as have heard it has been reduced in last couple of years. No use in a student pushing back or asking for more if the limit is now lower. You sound like the problem, assuming everything is a competition.

Anyway, DD has 4.0 uw, 35 ACT, two varsity sports, student government and several clubs that occupy about 5-6 hours a week (president of one).

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

I'll go next. DS is white, not first gen. Out of state. 4.0 UW/4.3W. 1520 SAT. Average EC's, no national awards. $40K total award over 4 years - Arts & Sciences. Very grateful for the merit aid but honestly not sure $10k/year would sway him to attend there over somewhere else. Curious about full ride opportunities like Chancellor's scholarship mentioned by previous poster

[Anonymous]

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

You have quite the snarky edge. I hope you don’t subject your child to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.


Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

Maybe assume good intentions? Just wondered the range of aid, as have heard it has been reduced in last couple of years. No use in a student pushing back or asking for more if the limit is now lower. You sound like the problem, assuming everything is a competition.

Anyway, DD has 4.0 uw, 35 ACT, two varsity sports, student government and several clubs that occupy about 5-6 hours a week (president of one).

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

I'll go next. DS is white, not first gen. Out of state. 4.0 UW/4.3W. 1520 SAT. Average EC's, no national awards. $40K total award over 4 years - Arts & Sciences. Very grateful for the merit aid but honestly not sure $10k/year would sway him to attend there over somewhere else. Curious about full ride opportunities like Chancellor's scholarship mentioned by previous poster

Please get him to a better school ffs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

You have quite the snarky edge. I hope you don’t subject your child to it.

Thank you. Enjoy your weekend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can you report merit amounts for out of state? I will start - DD $10k for arts and sciences.


Instead of making this a contest, including stats may be beneficial

Maybe assume good intentions? Just wondered the range of aid, as have heard it has been reduced in last couple of years. No use in a student pushing back or asking for more if the limit is now lower. You sound like the problem, assuming everything is a competition.

Anyway, DD has 4.0 uw, 35 ACT, two varsity sports, student government and several clubs that occupy about 5-6 hours a week (president of one).

Great. Now we have some context. Congratulations.

I'll go next. DS is white, not first gen. Out of state. 4.0 UW/4.3W. 1520 SAT. Average EC's, no national awards. $40K total award over 4 years - Arts & Sciences. Very grateful for the merit aid but honestly not sure $10k/year would sway him to attend there over somewhere else. Curious about full ride opportunities like Chancellor's scholarship mentioned by previous poster

Please get him to a better school ffs

Why do you say this? Why do you think Pitt would not be good enough. (NP with kid with similar stats)