<p>Like many colleges, Pitt gives out scholarships to high-scoring incoming freshmen because their high SAT and ACT scores help raise the school’s ranking on U.S. News and World Report’s list. Transfer students and upperclassmen don’t provide this “boost,” so the money isn’t there. At least, that’s my take on it. Need-based aid is a different matter, but I don’t think you’re talking about that, right?</p>