234. Carnegie Mellon University - Playback Wednesdays - Gloria A. Darko - Assistant Director of Admission

👉 This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert, a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast. Prep Expert offers award-winning test prep courses and strategies that have helped thousands of students improve their scores. For full details on their programs and guarantees, visit www.PrepExpert.com 🎯📚

—-----------------------------

Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies For College Applications

If you're looking for helpful tips and insights for the college admissions process, check out my book by clicking the links below:

🔗 Get the Print Copy Here

🔗 Get the eBook Here

Alphabetical List of All Episodes with Links

Click Here To Join The Podcast Email List

www.collegeadmissionstalk.com

—---------------------------

🎙 In this episode of The College Admissions Process Podcast, we're joined by Gloria A. Darko, Assistant Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University, to uncover what makes CMU a top choice for students and how they support their students' success both academically and personally.

Some of the topics we covered include:

🎓 Why Carnegie Mellon? Gloria shares her passion for CMU, emphasizing its unique blend of rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. From cutting-edge research opportunities to a tight-knit community, CMU offers a transformative college experience.

😊 The Secret to Retention: With an impressive 97% freshman retention rate, CMU stands out nationally. Gloria unveils the strategies behind this success, revealing a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and engagement.

📚 Transcript Evaluation: Gain insights into CMU's approach to reviewing transcripts. Gloria explains the nuanced criteria they consider, tailored to each student's intended major, ensuring a holistic assessment of academic readiness.

📝 Standout Essays: Discover the power of authentic storytelling in college applications emphasizing the importance of sincerity and self-expression.

🔍 Supplemental Essays & Test-Optional Policy: Stay tuned as we delve into CMU's supplemental essays, test-optional policy, and the role of AP/IB scores, providing invaluable guidance for students and parents navigating the college admissions journey.

🎧Tune in to learn the essential strategies and advice from Carnegie Mellon University to elevate your college application game! 🏫

Links from Gloria:

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements & Credit for College-Level Work

Application Plans and Deadlines

Applying for Aid