Merit Scholarship chances?

Colleges & Universities University of Pittsburgh
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<p>I’m a rising senior at Lake Travis High School in Austin, TX.
Rank: 18/514-ish
GPA: 3.91 unweighted, 103.44 weighted grade average.</p>

<p>SAT:
Oct 2011: CR: 780 M: 700 W: 660
Jun 2012: CR: 770 M: 750 W: 780
Taking Math II and Physics subject tests in october</p>

<p>ACT:
35 composite, 34 english, 35 math, 36 reading, 35 science, 6 on the essay (I bombed it)</p>

<p>AP Credits so far:
World History 5
Art History 4
US History 4
English language 5</p>

<p>Taking Physics B, Comp Sci, Calculus AB, English Literature, US Gov and Econ this year.</p>

<p>ECs:
Band for 4 years, section leader 2 years
NHS member, but no leadership
Extensive volunteering at community library for 6 years (weekly shift, 800+ hours, ran summer reading book clubs for high schoolers, teen book club member for 4 years, fundraising, helped move facilities, etc)
SISO (Students for Inclusive Social Oppurtunities) member, we meet and plan activities for the special ed kids at my school
Ballroom Dancing club
Girl Scouts for 11 years
Summer job as swim camp counselor, my boss loves me</p>

<p>I’m also a National Merit Semifinalist for Texas.</p>

<p>I’ve read that you should submit a resume to get a merit scholarship, but where do you submit it, in the personal essay section? Thanks so much yall!</p>

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<p>Your stats are really good for a merit scholarship, and it helps that you’re from Texas! I definitely think you’ll be in the running for a full-tuition (you’re automatically UHC eligible). If you haven’t–SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!</p>

<p>Turn everything in ASAP, also have some letters of rec sent in. Make sure you turn in an essay-- don’t turn in a generic “Why Pitt” essay, write about something that really means something to you.</p>

<p>After you submit the main application, you should get an application number. Then you can email your resume directly to OAFA and reference your application number so that they will put it together. The key is to apply early-- admissions have already started sending out acceptances so go apply!</p>

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<p>Ok, thanks so much! I have my essay written out, I wrote it about my experience in band. I’m going to send it in today. Thank you so much!</p>