Does Carnegie Mellon require SAT scores?

Carnegie Mellon is extending our test-optional policy, removing the SAT/ACT standardized testing requirement for all Fall 2022 first-year applicants.

Does Carnegie Mellon use affirmative action?

Carnegie Mellon University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA). The university bases its employment decisions on the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Does Carnegie Mellon track demonstrated interest?

We do not consider demonstrated interest in our admission paradigm. As a result, we do not consider a campus visit or communication with the Office of Admission or other members of the Carnegie Mellon community when making admission decisions.

What is the average SAT score for Carnegie Mellon?

Reading and Writing 700-760, Math 760-800 (2019–20)Carnegie Mellon University / Typical SAT scores

Does Carnegie Mellon Superscore the SAT?

Carnegie Mellon SAT Scoring Policy Carnegie Mellon superscores the SAT, meaning they consider the highest section from each test attempt. This differs from Score Choice, a policy where colleges consider the best SAT total score. For more about superscoring, read this article.

Does CMU require counselor recommendation?

If you’re applying as a first-year student, we require two letters of recommendation: one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher. While we’ll accept a third recommendation from a teacher or other recommender, we require our committees to consider only two recommendations in the decision-making process.

What IS Carnegie Mellon acceptance rate?

17.3% (2020)Carnegie Mellon University / Acceptance rate

Carnegie Mellon University admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 17%. Half the applicants admitted to Carnegie Mellon University have an SAT score between 1460 and 1560 or an ACT score of 33 and 35.

Can I get into Carnegie Mellon with a 3.8 GPA?

Students admitted to Carnegie Mellon have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8. Out of all students that were admitted, 45.5% submitted a class rank….What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Carnegie Mellon?

At Carnegie Mellon University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges
3.50 and 3.74	16.8%
3.25 and 3.49	4.4%