Colleges + Programs

• Will I have the opportunity to do research as an undergraduate?
• Can I pursue interdisciplinary studies at Carnegie Mellon?
• Will I be taught by faculty or TA’s?
• If I major in the sciences, will I have the opportunity to do research?
• Why study the liberal arts at Carnegie Mellon?
• Can I combine the fine arts and the humanities or sciences at Carnegie Mellon?
• Do you have any summer programs for high school sophomores or juniors?
  
  

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Visit

• What will I see on a campus tour?
• How do I set up a visit or tour of the colleges or departments?
• What if I can’t make it to campus but still would like an admission interview?
• Is there a bus that runs from the Pittsburgh airport to campus?
• What can I do when I visit campus as a prospective student?
• Can I interview with admission during Sleeping Bag Weekend?
• What’s Pittsburgh like?
  
  

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Admission

• When can I apply for admission to Carnegie Mellon?
• What scores do I need on my AP or IB tests to receive credit?
• Do I have to take the TOEFL if I’ve lived in the U.S. for a number of years?
• Is an audition or portfolio review required if I’m applying to the College of Fine Arts?
• When can we sign up for an audition or portfolio review?
• What do I need to do in order to apply as an international student?
• If I'm applying Early Decision, can I apply to more than one college or program at Carnegie Mellon?
• What standardized tests are required for the different colleges and programs within Carnegie Mellon?
  
  

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Financial Aid 

• How are students considered for the Carnegie Scholarship?
• Is there a way to get an idea of what it will cost to attend Carnegie Mellon?
• Carnegie Mellon is expensive – how will I know if it’s going to be affordable for my family?
• Can I request an estimate of my financial aid eligibility before applying to Carnegie Mellon?
• What forms are required to apply for financial aid and what are the deadlines?
• What is Carnegie Mellon's code for the FAFSA or CSS PROFILE?
• If I apply for financial aid, will it hurt my chance of getting accepted?
• Is financial assistance available for international students?
• What effect will receiving an outside scholarship have my financial aid package?
  
  

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Campus Life

• What types of clubs are there on campus?
• What’s the student diversity like at Carnegie Mellon?
• Does Carnegie Mellon have any unique traditions?
• What types of job opportunities are there for current students or Carnegie Mellon graduates?
• Does Carnegie Mellon guarantee housing all four years?
• Can I buy books or supplies for class on campus?
• Is there much for a college student to do in Pittsburgh?