Before You Apply

At Carnegie Mellon, we take a holistic approach, evaluating you as a person both inside and outside of the classroom. Your high school academics are an important part of your application, and the courses you choose can improve this portion of your application.

How to Prepare Academically

Pre-College Programs

As you consider different fields to study in university, and career pathways after you graduate, CMU-Q’s pre-college programs can help guide you.

Experience CMU-Q

Experience CMU-Q

Twice a year, CMU-Q hosts high school students for a one-day workshop to explore one of our fields of study. Students spend the day learning more about biological sciences, business administration, computer science or information systems.

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Summer College Preview Program

The SCPP is an academically intensive program where high school students learn the different facets of campus life. Students attend college-level preparation classes in math and writing, and create a project in one of our academic majors as part of a team. Many SCPP students go on to study at CMU-Q.

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Summer College Preview Program
MindCraft

MindCraft

Computer science is about exploration, design and innovation; it is behind the tools we use daily, and it will be a driving force as technology continues to shape our world. MindCraft is an introduction to the concepts of computer science and the types of careers you can pursue in this field.

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Pi Day Mathematics Competition

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition challenges high school students to practice their math skills, work in teams, and find creative approaches to solve puzzling problems.

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Pi Day Mathematics Competition
Biotechnology Explorer Program

Biotechnology Explorer Program

For students interested in science or medicine, CMU-Q offers the Biotechnology Explorer Program to introduce the type of work biological sciences students do in the laboratory. Participants investigate a scientific question in this hands-on workshop.

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Questions about Admission?

Admission Support
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