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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read about one rejection. Is this considered a back-up school? Why does everyone get in? My DD is a junior and I love the city of Pittsburgh and curious about the college. She is not a high stat student but solid B student with lots of EC's. [/quote]

It is very popular because (1) it is a good school academically, (2) nice sized city and good school spirit, (3) rolling admissions so you can have a solid acceptance early, and (4) relatively reasonable out of state cost and it gives merit aid.  The have a good honors college and give a decent number of full scholarships for really strong students.  The acceptance rate has gone down a bit but still over 50%.   Clearly there are rejections, most people don’t talk about them here.  [/quote]

they do reject people, the admissions rate is below 50% now, but nobody is going to talk about their kid getting rejected unless it's a very selective school (Ivy-tier, UVA, etc.)[/quote]

My DD applied to Pitt but I do not think she'll do well there. She has a 3.3 uw from a Bethesda public school; low rigor and a 1240 superscored SAT. A lot of community service but no other impressive ECs. I think it's a great school but not for her. I feel bad saying this but hoping for a rejection.[/quote]

PP here. DD received notification today that they need to see mid-year grades. Do you think this is for admission to the main campus or a satellite campus? Should she reach out to her AO?[/quote]

Only way to find out is to ask.  As a point of reference, my daughter had a 33 ACT (~1450 SAT equivalent) on one try with no prep, a 3.8 unweighted GPA, 9 APs from a middle of the road MCPS and she has found Pitt to be VERY challenging academically.  She’s in the biology program and it’s very difficult.  It probably varies based on the major.  I definitely wouldn’t do a satellite campus.[/quote]

This is my concern. My DD is not a strong student; had low rigor classes; no APs but wanted to apply to Pitt becuase her Dad went there and she likes the campus. I was sure they would out right reject her because of her poor stats but instead are asking for mid-year grades. I do not think she will be succussful there.[/quote]

It depends on the major.  Have her apply.  It is a family school for us.  I didn't do great in HS but thrived there.  Let her go.  My  parents were like you and sent me to a small school and it sucks.  Transferred to Pitt and loved it.[/quote]

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