<p>Does CMU count high school freshmen year? and is there a limit to how many semesters can get the extra point (like the UC system)</p>
<p>Yes, CMU counts freshman year. In my case, that is probably why I didn't get merit aid. :/</p>
<p>They probably look at freshman year but the guy last year on the phone told me they don't count it.</p>
<p>I just went in for an info session and the person who talked to us said they don't count freshman year grades. :0</p>
<p>Well, your high school probably does add your freshman GPA when your counselor fills out that "student GPA" section, and on transcripts etc. I dunno if CMU would really take all the time to change every instance of GPA for every student</p>
<p>I'd assume they arn't ignored, even if not officially "counted"</p>
<p>Gasp that admissions rep must've been lying! He said that freshman GPA is not part of the admissions.</p>
<p>Oh well, I hope they don't look too seriously into mine. XD</p>
<p>People tend to focus too much on single years or events when they're worrying about college. It's more about the overall picture that your application & transcript shows.</p>