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<p>I think your best bet here is to apply as early as possible. How much will the first quarter grades change your overall GPA? If it’s not by a lot, don’t wait until November, apply in early September. You were at Pitt this weekend-- did you take a tour, talk to admissions, etc? The more active interest you show in Pitt early on, the better for you. Pitt will be much more willing to “forgive” a bad GPA or a bad SAT/ACT score if they know how serious you are about going here.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, what are you applying for? (Engineering, Science, Humanities, etc?)</p>
<p>Also, even though your cousin goes to Pitt, I don’t <em>think</em> that will count as legacy (though I could be wrong) because I think legacy is limited to immediate family (siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.).</p>