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<p>First thing: Apply early. Like now, or in September. </p>
<p>Second thing: Get good teacher recommendations. </p>
<p>Third: Write a great essay.</p>
<p>And like thatguy said, keep your first quarter grades high, Pitt Engineering will probably ask for them after you apply to see how you’re doing.</p>
<p>It might help to see if you can visit Pitt one day before you apply. Go up to the Engineering school and ask for a tour/talk to an advisor. If they know who you are and how passionate you are about coming here, it can always help.</p>