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Tartan Tips

Each month you'll find a tip that will help you manage the application and admission process. These are general tips intended to be helpful for all of your applications, not just Carnegie Mellon's.

November

Take Your Time Filling Out Applications

 Triple check your applications for spelling errors and mistakes. Be sure to follow the directions when filling out the application. Most schools use the Common Application as well as a supplement application. Know all documents that are required, as well as when they are due. Make your essay personable! Don’t be afraid to let your personality come out. Do not mix-up school names in your essay! This is your chance to go beyond academics and extra-curricular activities and tell the admission committee why they should choose you for admission. If you accidentally address them as a different school, this will not help you to be accepted.