<p>mom2012and14-I’ve learned alot from all your posts. This is my 1st time thru the applications process. I was wondering if you might be able to answer some Qs I have.
Initially, I was pretty discouraged on getting merit, based on some of the posts and the CMUs website said only 8% receive non-need based? But it looks better after reading this. Do you have any idea if they consider Rose Hulman as a peer institution? It is not as widely known, but is ranked #1 in undergrad engineering and is an excellent eng school. We expect a nice offer from them.
I hadn’t planned on filing the FAFSA because we will not qualify for fin aid, however CMU requires it. I have figured out the process and realizing it is not complete until your taxes are filed slowed me up, since I was waiting on a K1. I did submit the preliminary last week and corrected it last night after getting the K1. Do you know if CMU gets the preliminary or just the corrected and how quickly? Does CMU post online when they receive the FAFSA for merit, so I know they have it? I copied info below about it. I guess if we do get merit, then we will still need to complete CMUs fin aid form and send in tax returns?
We applied to RPI, however, it is more of a backup. It looks like they will post acceptance tomorrow online, but we haven’t heard anything from them. However, it appears they have a disorganized admissions process. I am interested in following up, however if </p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon offers a Carnegie Scholarship to incoming first-year students. Carnegie Scholarships are awarded to academically and artistically talented middle income students who qualify for little to no need-based financial aid. Carnegie Scholarships are open to all qualified U.S. citizens and permanent residents, regardless of race or national origin. You must apply for need-based financial aid to be considered.</p>
<p>You must submit the 2010-11 FAFSA in order to be considered for Carnegie Scholarships. If you are awarded a Carnegie Scholarship, you must submit all of the required Carnegie Mellon and Federal Student Aid forms and tax documents before the scholarship can be credited towards the student’s account. Scholarship winners will be notified along with their notification of financial aid</p>
<p>TIA</p>