School of Design

<p>Does anyone have any info on admitted student gpa for the School of Design? Has anyone done their School of art interview yet?</p>

<p>I never saw any info. on an average GPA for the School of Design- did come across the SAT percentile scores for the different majors though. My son’s GPA was not particularly awesome coming from a magnet school and he was also not a super academically focused kid. Design really focuses on the portfolio and how you come across with your presentation I think more than the GPA. The art portfolio presentation was key I think for him getting in. Is this for next year? I believe deadline for Design has passed or is fast approaching- CFA deadlines are usually really early.</p>

<p>Thank you for you’re reply. He is interviewing next week and sounds very similar to your son. I am eager to see how he likes the department as it sounds amazing. Does your son like it? Has he found it overwhelmingly difficult?</p>

<p>My S loves the CMU experience so far but he does find it very, very challenging. Pulling all nighters apparently is common for a lot of the majors (computer science, design). He did just fine though. He was seriously looking into an all art/design school but glad now that he is in a diverse college setting. The portfolio is key and he just needs to be clear/articulate with his presentation to the professors/teaching staff. Pittsburgh has turned out to be a great little city for him too. Wish your son the best.</p>