University of Pittsburgh Class of 2029 Official RD Thread

D25 got accepted last night into Dietrich

UW GPA: 3.55
3 AP Classes
5 Honors Classes
Test optional
Really good EC’s
Good Essay

All materials were accepted on 8/16, so it was just a tad bit over 6 weeks.

While the numbers are not as strong as some others, I do believe the essay helped to push her over the top, as she does have a learning disability and worked her butt off to get where she did.

So excited for her.

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I’m starting to think that test optional may take more time because they have to read an essay

My D25 and I have been patiently and eagerly watching since the beginning. Her application for Nursing was complete as of 8/8. Her stats are:
3.95/4.09
handful of APs
2 Varsity sports
many ECs focusing on special needs community and homeless population
part-time job throughout the year.

I think it will be 8 weeks on Thursday.

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I recall this being the case last year as well. Dietrich seemed to be fairly consistent and release decisions on specific days of the week, although not necessarily in order of application date. Other schools were less consistent in releasing decisions, although it’s difficult to tell because, as you indicate, you can really only go on who is posting about their results.

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Has anyone heard anything regarding acceptances to the School of Public Health?

I’m trying to find the pattern too. Are acceptances only given at night between 7-8pm? Has anyone heard anything during the day time hours? Could save me from having to refresh the portal constantly!!! Please share if you know.

That has been the trend so far I think - between 7 and 8 pm. Have not heard of anyone hearing during “daytime” hours.

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Acceptances are made through the day, but job that runs that generates and distributes letters runs in batch so notifications are sent about the same time every workday

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Congrats @jeff_nipplestein2 !

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Congratulations !! Now you can relax!

Sounds like no updates came in?

No update for my D25.

DD25 received her acceptance email last night! Dietrich (Biological Science)

Test Optional, 4.9/6.0, Top 10% of class, 3 APs, 7 Dual Enrollment, VP of NHS, 2-Varsity Sports, part-time job, volunteer, OOS

Application complete 9/12/24.

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We got our for psych last week but friend’s son also came in Bio last night too. Thinking that is what they moved through last night.

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Congrats and thanks for posting! My DD25 applied to Dietrich for Bio as well. She applied 9/21. I hope she hears back as quickly as your daughter.

Yes. My D25 submitted her application on 8/30, it moved to the review phase on 9/9, and accepted on 9/24.

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Has anyone heard anything about Merit yet?

Congrats!

Congratulations! Hoping for news soon

DD25 just got acceptance In state for biology. 4.3 test optional. 7 AP and lots of honors. She applied around Sept 21st.
This is her DREAM school. We are so excited. Her ECs were clubs and working 2 jobs. Her essay was amazing. She wrote about her self and the journey she has been through. She has battled depression for the past few years and is doing really well now. She plans on becoming a phychiatrist to help teens going through similar situations. I was also diagnosed with breast cancer the beginning of her sophmore year Im doing well now but it was a hard year. This kid has been a superstar. As her guidance counselor put it. She powered through it all.

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