<p>Is CMU a school that pays great attention to Legacy? My dad weant there and is active in the Tepper events and frequently speaks at events and mentors students. Although I feel I can get in based on merit would this help my case? I have also talked to many of the professors at gathering and could probably get a few letters of recommendation from them.</p>
<p>This question was asked when we visited the campus last summer. They told the story about how a department head’s daughter was not accepted in the drama program, and how an alumni who has donated over a million dollars had a son who was also denied. Based on that, I would say it’s good you have the merit thing going for you. Best of luck!</p>
<p>It can’t hurt :)</p>
<p>Make sure to keep that “ivygolfer” as your email address when you apply to CMU…and don’t bother with your spell check either, as long as you’re donating a ton of money!</p>
<p>Yeech-- honestly, I guess you really want to be an ivy leaguer–</p>
<p>Here’s a hint: briefly chatting with a professor while your dad meets up with his old college buddies is not good material for a letter of recommendation.</p>
<p>That said, it might help, but traditionally legacy hasn’t been much of a benefit at CMU. We’re too young of a school, so we don’t really have legacy families. Admissions isn’t really sure what to do with them quite yet.</p>
<p>my sister 29 ACT got into CMU
(it was H&SS so I dont know if it really counts)
you know why
double legacy
both my parents went there
'nough said
now I my self am a triple legacy i suppose
mother father & sister?</p>