Hi guys! Just thought I’d create this thread for anyone applying to CMU this year so we can discuss any issues, ask questions regarding the application process or just talk about Carnegie Mellon. Thanks!
Hi there! I’ve applied to SCS! Freaking out right now.
Hi guys! Applied ED to CIT. Freaking out over here, too. I have a countdown clock widget on my phone to December 15… It’s labeled “Carnegie Mellon Rejection” of course. :)) :((
I’m actually starting to have some second thoughts on applying ED…such a big commitment that I don’t think I fully considered. Hopefully it works out though.
Good luck to you jyinsanity.
@jyinsanity Same! ED to CIT with a countdown widget on my browser. I feel like it adds to my anxiety though.
Did anyone go see the campus and get an interview? What did you think about the school? I’m really nervous because my interviewer strongly implied that they are accepting less CIT applicants (especially ECE and MechE) this year because the yield rate was really high for class of 2019. 
@kaukauna Thanks! 
@clairee I’m on the West Coast, and with all the fees that come with college apps, I haven’t been able to visit the campus. From the videos I’ve seen on YouTube though, it looks beautiful. I haven’t had an interview either because I’m just a really awkward person. 
What major did you apply for? I applied MechE, so hearing that it’s even more selective this year is very worrying.
@jyinsanity I applied to ECE. I considered going undecided to maybe increase my chances, but I don’t know, didn’t do it in the end. I was afraid that I would get a binding restricted acceptance where I’m accepted to CIT but not allowed to declare ECE as my major.
On a side note, I have a friend who is a CMU freshmen MechE. If you have some questions, I can pass them on to him, and he can try to answer them.
Ooh good luck! ECE is the most selective major in CIT, yes? I hope it works out for you. I was thinking about applying undeclared at other colleges to increase my chances too, but it just doesn’t feel right, ya know? Like, I want to be able to say that I got into [blank] University for mechanical engineering. Maybe it’s just an ego thing.
And thank you for the offer! I had a friend put me in touch with a CMU freshman already, so I’m good, but thank you.
The Common App asked for AMC10, AMC12, and AIME scores. How relevant are those compared to ACT/SAT Math and SAT2 Math?
Does anyone know if they accept January SAT II’s for Regular Decision? I already took them once, but I’d like to retake them because my scores were pretty low. I called the admissions office, but there weren’t any admissions counselors in today.
Any idea how Where Am I in the Process will show my 2nd ACT scores?
From CMU’s website: “Take the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing and SAT Subject Tests preferably by November, but no later than December.”
I am a recruited athlete who has applied ED to CIT ECE. I was notified of my acceptance by the coach two weeks ago. Super excited to study and compete at CMU for the next four years. Here’s my basic stats:
34 ACT Composite
- 34E
- 33R
- 32M
- 36S
34 ACT Composite
- 33E
- 35R
- 35M
- 32S
SAT II’s:
700 Physics, 760 Math II
GPA: 4.44W, 3.71UW
White male
ECs:
Created popular website and iPhone app with over 10 million views.
Founded first local Programming Competition with 25 competitors last year from 5 different local schools.
Created sports analytics app to analyze the sport I compete in.
Interviewed on campus, and it went very well in my opinion. Also had pretty good supps and common app essay. Good luck to everyone in the next few days, I hope everyone hears the best results, and don’t lose hope because there is a reason for everything!
@cmuathlete wow! Congratulations! Do you mind to pm me what website and iPhone app you have made?
@cmuathlete Congratulations! Looks like you would’ve gotten in without being a recruited athlete too. ^:)^
Where’s the hype train? I looked at last year’s forum and all the scs kids were hyped for admissions. Is eveyone lurking or are there just fewer people? ECE hype!!!
@Nxtmind I know right! The CMU thread seems pretty dead this year. Maybe it means less competition? Lol, that’d be nice. I’ll join you on the hype train… CIT hype! SIX DAYS LEFT :-SS
@Nxtmind @jyinsanity All aboard the hype train XD
@jyinsanity Can you link me to last year’s discussion thread? I have searched everywhere and I can’t seem to find it…
What does everyone’s Where Am I in the Process look like?