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With all the forms and requirements, applying to any university can be confusing, so we've dedicated this page to helping you through our application process. Please read this information carefully, and thank you for considering Carnegie Mellon!
› About the Application
› Before You Apply
› Download/Request an Application
› If You Need Assistance
› After You've Applied
About the Application
Your application for admission to Carnegie Mellon will consist of a combination of items, including the Common Application, Carnegie Mellon Common Application Supplement, Personal Evaluation Form, Teacher Recommendation, your high school transcript and standardized test scores. Carnegie Mellon's Admission Application packet is mailed to every student on our mailing list, and contains instructions on how to apply to Carnegie Mellon, as well as information regarding our deadlines, financial aid, majors, etc. This packet can be requested by mail or you can download the forms and instructions in PDF format by clicking here. This packet does not contain some forms that are required as part of your application, but instructions are provided on where to obtain them.
The Common Application and Carnegie Mellon Common Application will be available at www.commonapp.org between July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009. The Transfer Common Application is currently available until February 28, 2009.
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Before You Apply
While it is important you review all the information in our Web site, it is especially important you review the following pages before applying to Carnegie Mellon. This information will provide valuable insight into our admissions process.
Carnegie Mellon has a variety of admission plans to choose from. See which plan is right for you. Each plan has its own set of deadlines, so be sure to read this page carefully.
Details the specific academic requirements for each of our colleges. Please review this information carefully and plan your high school curriculum accordingly!
If you are applying to the Schools of Art, Design, Drama or Music within the College of Fine Arts, you must do some additional things in order to be considered for admission.
Contains a glossary of terms, acronyms and abbreviations used by the university, and application strategies.
Details the requirements for applying for financial aid at Carnegie Mellon.
It's a big decision to choose the program you're applying to, so be sure you've reviewed all your options.
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Download/Request an Application
Download Application Forms
You can download any of the forms and instructions found in the Admission Application/Financial Aid Forms Packet by visiting our Download Forms page.
Request Application(s) by Mail
Use the form below to request copies of the Carnegie Mellon Admission Application Packet.
If you are an International applicant, please click here for your own form, specifically targeted for your informational needs.
Apply Online
Please complete the Common Application and Carnegie Mellon Common
Application Supplement online. All other required documents should be sent
to the Office of Admission.
Click here to access the Common Application Web site
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If You Need Assistance
If you have questions about our application process, contact the Admission office using the information below.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
T: 412-268-2082
F: 412-268-7838
E: undergraduate-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu
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After You’ve Applied
Carnegie Mellon allows you to track the progress of your application to Carnegie Mellon online through a system we call, "Where Am I In the Process?". Entering your admission ID (included in your applicant receipt letter) will allow you to view what documents we’ve received and what’s still missing. If you’ll be applying for financial aid, you can also follow that process here as well.
Click here to access the Web site
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