<p>We visited Pitt last September and my D received a special status app in May as well. I just assumed that she received the application because we visited and provided her email info. I do not recall her giving them her GPA. I suppose they could have sent it based on test scores- who knows. We were told that the special status apps will be looked at in late August in the order in which they arrive, and they will be reviewed before the regular apps. The special status apps do not provide as much info as the regular app which I see as a huge disadvantage. Students can send in additional info if they want to. </p>
<p>I do not know if students who receive the special status app have a greater chance of acceptance. </p>