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What is it like studying at Carnegie Mellon?
CMU is an incredible school for any and every major. You are going to get a wonderful education and just the fact that you graduated from CMU says a lot to companies all over the world. CMU campus is just the right size and beautiful. There are lots of people to get to know but you never feel like just a number.
How hard is CMU CS?
Over 27,000 high-achieving teens applied to be part of Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2024—17\% were accepted. The vast majority of successful applicants had pristine transcripts and SATs of 1500 or better. In the 1980s, the acceptance rate hovered between 42-46\% and the average SAT was just a shade over 1200.
How do I get into MS at CMU?
ADMISSIONS Requirements
- A 1-2 page curriculum vitae.
- A letter of recommendation from your academic sponsor.
- A second letter of recommendation.
- A two-page statement that covers the following three areas:
- A Carnegie Mellon transcript.
- Completed application and advisor form.
What’s the easiest major at Carnegie Mellon?
Policy and Econ majors are pretty easy as far as acceptance goes and will net you a pretty nice job as well (such as consulting for a top firm or think tank firms) from the wide range of companies that recruit on campus. November 2008 0·Reply·Share #6
Does Carnegie Mellon require subject tests?
Carnegie Mellon requires the SAT or ACT. CMU recommends 2 SAT Subject Tests (for most applicants). Subject recommendations vary by program, but include Math (Level 1 or Level 2). College of Fine Arts programs, with the exception of Architecture, do not require Subject Tests.
Does Carnegie Mellon superscore the SAT?
Carnegie Mellon superscores the SAT, meaning they consider the highest section from each test attempt. This differs from Score Choice, a policy where colleges consider the best SAT total score.
Does Carnegie Mellon give National Merit Scholarships?
The Carnegie Mellon Office of Admission does not offer purely merit based scholarships. Carnegie Scholarship Varies in amount and is for students who qualify for little or no need-based Financial Aid.