<p>I am thinking of applying RD for CMU. I have had A's in all math and science courses and A in a comp sci class at the local university as well as an A in multivariable Calc at the university. Where I run a problem is my English has never been great. I have gotten almost all B's but I have challenged myself the past 2 years taking both English AP classes. I have a low class rank because of this and because I am at the top HS in Colorado (at lease public). I also don't test well and got a 550 on CR for the SAT but I have a 740 Math (which I feel is low for myself) and a 560 in writing. on SAT2 I got an 800 Math 2C and 750 Chemistry. A few other things I have done are I self studied BC calculus and got a 5 on the AP test and I was awarded with honors in the National Chemistry Olympiad test (that is top 150 in the nation). I have a few other little things like mock trial and a great passion for running but what I posted is the gist for academics. So the bottom line is is it even worth applying to CMU or will my test scores and English grades effectively get my rejected.</p>
<p>CMU doesn't seem to take english/verbal sats into high account. Their average scores reflect that; just make sure your math is high, which it is. You should apply.</p>
<p>You should apply, but do remember that CMU does actually take english/verbal sats into account, as well as writing. But your stronger math scores should help you mate.</p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>