Matt, I am interested in what you say about the "heart breaking" aspects of CMU's program, and what those might be, as well as how you know about them! I guess what I am asking is for you to clarify your remarks with some hard and fast information, as well as reference to where you got that info! I ask this because, frankly, what you state in "Matt's Guides"

could apply to almost any selective program at any selective college. I have heard the same thing said about the engineering program at the college where I work! It would be more useful to those of us here who are parents of MT kids who will soon be applying to college if you provide "support" for your statements by telling us who told you this, where you heard it, whether you know students in the program, etc.
Thanks so much. You add a lot to this list and we are glad you are here. Congrats, too, on your recent admission to CCM.
L