Merit Scholarship at Pitt, Can I Negotiate it up?

Putterer
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 02:35:41 +0000

My son was recently offered full-tuition at Pitt with same SAT, similar ECs, also NMSF and 4.0 w/4.7 uw GPA so you would seem to be in the ballpark for full-tuition. Son’s essay was good though, which could be a factor in the merit award. When we visited over the summer, the admissions rep said Pitt would consider increasing a merit award if you have a better offer from a comparable school. So it wouldn’t hurt to ask for a larger merit award if you can show them a better offer. What do you have to lose? I do agree with @mom2collegekids that if you need full tuition to attend Pitt then that’s what you should ask for.