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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CMU grad here. I studied Information Systems, not CS, and the acceptance rate is better there. I didn't choose it for taht reason, but because I prefer IS over CS (I prefer applied to theoretical).

I was a B student from a good public school in this area. I also had a suspension on my record, but for something that's not illegal (so not fighting or drugs). My GPA was low B's, and my SATs were above average, but not amazing. I did have excellent work experience and recommendations -- I was doing summer internships at real companies helping them with computer stuff.

CMU, at least when I was there, was a pressure cooker school so they would give you a chance, but there's a lot of work so you have to prove yourself. Both my roommates freshman year failed out. One was a straight-A student from smalltown, PA. I guess you get an A just for showing up. He finsihed the first semester with 4 Fs and 1 D.

I was willing to work, and proved myself. I even graduated early!

Not sure if it's still like that, but I encourage him to try if he really has a love for computers. I did, and I think it came through in my application, so they took a chance on me. I guess it paid off for them, as I'm doing well and am a mid-level donor as well.[/quote]

Thank you for this information.  My DS is really really good with computers (I work in a computer intensive research field, so I know).  Maybe he does have a chance at CMU.  When he enjoys what he is doing, he works very hard.  But, if he is not interested, wild horses can not make him do it (he is the opposite of me here... I was always a very "good girl" who does what she is told).  Maybe we'll apply just for the heck of it...  But it would be a real "Hail Mary" application, and I do need some sensible backup choices.[/quote]

If he's very articulate as you wrote, he should consider IS at CMU instead of CS. It's nearly as intensive technically as CS (and no one will stop him from signing up for additional CS course.. I did), but also includes the business component making a person much more attractive on the job market.

CMU has a program called Sleeping Bag weekend where he can go to stay with a student on a Sunday night, then attend classes on Monday. That should give him a really good feel about if it's for him or not. Also, it'll help his application as they'll see he's really into CMU. They want a high matriculation rate (% of people accepted who actually enroll). He can also apply early decision if it's his top chioce.

Good luck! If he does an alumni interview (not required, but again helps to show interest), maybe he'll end up with me as his interviewer :)[/quote]

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