| My son applied to the CMU summer program even later than this 2 years ago (probably mid-March), and he was accepted. He has a friend who applied in April and was admitted. You are NOT too late. But, the sooner you apply, the sooner you get a letter acknowledging that you are "in."
My son ended up going to an state-sponsored scholarship program that year, so he applied again last year, and he attended CMU. It was an amazing experience. He is an actor, but the acting and MT students are combined for most classes, except for things specific to MT, like dance, where the acting students take movement instead.
There are special workshops and classes in the evenings, one with entrance by audition only. They may vary a bit across the years. . .I do not know about classes specific to MT, so someone else will have to post that info; however, for acting there were topics such as "improv." I know that others have posted extensively about the CMU program, so try a search!
I wouldn't stress too much over the essay. Maybe have someone read it over for grammar. . .it would certainly not hurt to have a more objective perspective. I can't remember, now, what the essay prompt was; be sure that if there was one, you have responded to it in some way. While I can't speak for the CMU admissions folks, I do not believe the essay is a MAJOR part of the selection process for the summer program. Your grades are just fine, of course. I believe my son sumitted a prepared transcript that did not even include 1st trimester grades from the current year. I would guess CMU just wants to see some evidence that you will be prepared to work in the program. I know of other kids who had no where near a 4.0 GPA and were admitted and did well at the summer program.
Good Luck! |