H&SS Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>So i know CMU is highly selective for its engineering, and my stats definitely are not good enough for that, but I think I may have a shot at H&SS (I'm applying to arts and sciences at other schools to, not just at CMU since it's easier). I know these are annoying, but I am not looking for compliments or support, just some honest answers about if you think I will get in or not. The whole college admission process is pretty nerve-racking to me and I like to have at least an idea if I will get in to the colleges I'm applying to. So please, tell it like it is. Thank you!</p>

<p>Female from PA</p>

<p>GPA: 3.97/4.00 UW, 4.72/4.75 W
SAT: 690 CR, 650 M, 740 W
SAT 2: Math II 700, US History 650</p>

<p>Tough course load I guess, not gonna list them all but they're all honors/ AP/ IB except regular calculus this year</p>

<p>Both my parents went to CMU CIT so I have the legacy thing going, don't know if that actually affects my chances here though</p>

<p>Sports:
Lacrosse: (9,10,11,12) Varsity (10, 11, 12) Captain
Field Hockey (10, 11, 12) Varsity (11, 12)</p>

<p>Clubs/ ECs:
Kids Helping Kids Club: (10, 11, 12)Ambassador, Dominican Republic service trip, 200 + hours
German Club: (10, 11, 12) Treasurer
German American Partnership Program: (12) Ambassador (foreign exchange)
Students Taking Action Now Darfur (STAND) Club: (11, 12) Secretary
National Honor Society (11, 12)
Leadership Academy (12)</p>

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<p>Which major will you be applying to within H&SS? At Carnegie Mellon, you’re asked to pick an intended major within the college when you apply.</p>

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<p>international relations and politics or global studies. not positive just yet, but if anyone has recommendations let me know.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I was gonna guess IR or Global Politics based on your ECs, but wasn’t entirely sure. Well, you look like a good match applicant. Your scores are up to par, and IR is a program which receives fewer applicants than many others at CMU, given its slightly non-traditional setting (IR in a tech school means a lot of information systems/IR/global technology crossover students, and that’s sort of a niche field).</p>

<p>Give your essays your best shot and you should be just fine. :slight_smile: Of course it’s always a crap shoot with CMU, but I’ve very rarely seen someone on CC applying to H&SS who had the stats and did not post that they had been accepted later on.</p>