<p>Hi all
I'm an artist with a heavy interest in biology. I want to apply to the CMU program where you apply and must be accepted into the College of Fine Arts and the School of Sciences or the School of Humanities. It was not until recently (a couple months ago actually) that I realized I want to major in biology and do something in that field, without sacrificing my love for art. The problem is that I never took Chemistry in high school or an SAT Subject test in science, both of which are recommended by the School of Science. I did take two SAT Subject Tests though, in World History and Math I. I have also taken science in all 4 years of high school (earth science, biology, physics and AP bio)</p>
<p>How much will this hurt my changes of getting accepted into the School of Science? </p>
<p>Also, how difficult is it to transfer between schools? If I were to apply to the School of Humanities and transfer later to Science...</p>
<p>Thanks for any input.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure a high school course in chemistry is required to get into the school of sciences, but don't quote me on that. Talk to an admissions counselor.</p>
<p>It shouldn't hurt your application tremendously to be lacking in the subject test if it is recommended but not required. The admissions counselors will probably be pleased to see that you at least are registered for a test in that area at least.</p>
<p>Transferring between schools I have heard varies in difficulty. Transferring from a lesser known school at CMU to a better known one (like say from humanities to Computer Science or natural sciences to CIT) is apparently quite difficult. All you have to do to transfer is take some courses in the area of your intended major and then talk with the counselors at semester or at the end of the year. If you show promise and earnestness in your request, you might be able to get a transfer.</p>
<p>You should take the Math IIC to have a better chance. I don't think CMU really wants applicants to take Math IC, since it's not the higher level math that they're looking for.</p>