To Settle A Debate From the Fall on Mixing ACT and/or SAT Scores

Colleges & Universities University of Pittsburgh
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<p>It was stated very clearly in the information session we attended last summer that Pitt uses the best subscore from each of ACT/SAT on a mix and match basis. I’m not sure why people think its unclear.</p>

<p>The signficance of the scores on the advising sheet concerns math and english placement.</p>

<p>Students who score below 500 SAT/ 21 ACT on the critical reading/English portion are placed in a different composition course than the rest of the freshman.</p>

<p>Students who score below 600 SAT/ 26 ACT on the math portion are exempt from taking the Algebra placement exam. If you don’t pass the Algebra placement exam, you are required to take Algebra as a freshman.</p>

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