<p>Has anybody ever been to one of these? I'd like to know how it is, how hard it is to make, the coursework, recreation, etc, etc.</p>
<p>I'm seriously considering the design one, especially since (all of them) are free. I'd love to spend a summer doing design stuff, and my parents can't/won't pay thousands to spend on some random college program.</p>
<p>Yet it seems too good to be true - is there some catch that I simply haven't seen?</p>
<p>As far as I can tell, there is no catch.</p>
<p>I don't know specifically about the Design program, but in general the programs are not difficult to get into. As for recreation, there are some "field trips" to museums, movies, etc. Of course, you live in the dorms, so you could just walk right into Pittsburgh (not really recommended). Judging from this</a> page, the Design program schedule seems rigorous. </p>
<p>The program is free, but keep in mind that plane tickets are expensive, especially during the summer. Also, you will need spending money.</p>
<p>Whoa wait - there are two programs? One is "Pre-College" and costs money, and one is "Summer Programs for Diversity" and is free</p>
<p>Weirdd...so what's the difference between the two?</p>
<p>Oh, wait, bummer. </p>
<p>I think they actually stopped making it free - and are now charging money.</p>
<p>:( this sucks. I was so excited too :(</p>
<p>It is still free.</p>
<p>There are two overall programs: the Summer Programs for Diversity and the Pre-College programs. Both programs happen at the same time, on the same campus. </p>
<p>The Summer Programs for Diversity is free. The Pre-College is not.</p>
<p>Both programs have basically the same subprograms, except the SPD has the SAMS programs while Pre-College doesn't. </p>
<p>Summer</a> Programs for Diversity
[url=<a href="http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/design-fees.html%5DPre-College%5B/url">http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/design-fees.html]Pre-College[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Really?</p>
<p>Because I actually think that they're stopping Summer Programs for Diversity this year, since they said it'd be updated mid-November but it hasn't.</p>
<p>And it'd make no sense to run two programs - wouldn't everybody just apply to the free one?</p>
<p>From the main page, the dates show that it isn't cancelled.</p>
<p>"Wouldn't everybody just apply to the free one"?
If you apply with the SPD form, it is free. Also, if you are chosen as one of the "limited number to participate in Advanced Placement/Early Action, fine arts programs in architecture, art, design, drama or music, or the National High School Game Academy" then it is also free, as long as you used the SPD form.</p>
<p>Most people don't know about the free one.</p>
<p>I did Carnegie Mellon's pre-college musical theatre program in 2006...it was amazing!! And free (I still needed money for spending and travel, about $600)...I applied through the summer programs for diversity form. It was the same program as those who paid, and I took classes with those who paid. It wasn't that many that applied through the program, probably because it's not well-known. However, one student that I know got in through the diversity program without using the specialized application...isn't that weird?</p>
<p>I just sent my application to Summer programs for Diversity AP/EA... yayyahh</p>
<p>Does anyone know what stats you should have to get in? I called the CMU summer people, and they said about 900-950 people apply and they only take about 100.</p>
<p>is there any late deadline?! (damn, I should've known abt it before)</p>
<p>WHOA. wait. Yousonofatree are you talking about the free one or the regular AP/EA?? 100/900?? That's a WAY lower acceptance rate than most other pre-college programs.</p>
<p>Im talkin about the free one AP/EA program. Theres also an AP/EA program where you gotta pay $6000 or somethin. Same exact program, different applications and deadlines.</p>
<p>You'd kinda assume it'd be selective...right? I went to the Cornell Summer college one last year, but I know basically everyone gets in for that. Im pretty sure the $6000 AP/EA is also the same thing as Cornell and other summer colleges.</p>
<p>BTW tako, im in cupertino too!...Hopefully we'll both get into the program and share cooptown culture to the rest of the folks..hahh</p>
<p>OH MAN really?</p>
<p>Where do you go? What school? What grade?</p>
<p>whoa, I'm around Cupertino too... O.o</p>
<p>Oh Snap. Cupertino is being represented well. You all should go out for a Pazookie (@ BJs of course) or something and bask in your excellence. :-P</p>
<p>WOAH....BAY AREA times 4?! This is crazyy..or is it? I mean..wow..are most college crazed kids from around here? Anyways...like i said before to Tako, we better represent at CMU this summer.</p>
<p>Last summer i went to Cornell, and everyone knew about "SOcal" and the OC. When I told them i was from NorCal though, they were like "huh? North Carolina?"</p>
<p>lol.</p>
<p>Well I;m not applying to CMU, I'm applying to Telluride Association Sophomore Seminars. and all ready have a back up plan.</p>
<p>GL to you all that are applying</p>
<p>Yoooooo.
For Cmu Summer Diversity Stuff
When Do They Tell U?
And Is It Selective?
I Applied For The Ea/ap Program
=]</p>
<p>Moi aussi!</p>
<p>They said early May.</p>
<p>Someone earlier mentioned that around 100/900 people get accepted? So yes, it is relatively selective.</p>