<p>Hi, I am an international student who was admitted to Carnegie Mellon.</p>
<p>So, I got this “Fat letter” yesterday since I was waitlisted. In the packet, they mentioned about the ACC program (Academic Cultural and Communication: Preparing nonnative English speakers for success at Carnegie Mellon).</p>
<p>I am curious if any current CMU international student enrolled in this program. Was it helpful? </p>
<p>Actually at first, I was like, “Of course I would do this!” but I am not sure about it now. I mean, was it worth it to spend half of the summer away from home and to pay 3000 dollors/6weeks? </p>
<p>Well, I would be more than enthusiastic to do it if it REALLY helps my reading/writing skills needed for college. But if they are teaching something like just basic ESL stuff ,and having bunch of activities, I would just be at home and study by myself. Also, I thought that I would travel around and develop some hobbies this summer. Is this program really worth it to sacrifice all those I planed for summer and being with my family over in my home country? </p>
<p>Oh, and also, I am a high school senior in the U.S. I lived here for 3 years.(I generally got good grades on English classes.)</p>
<p>I would really appreciate replies:)
(Especially from those who have done it, or who intend to do it this summer.)</p>
<p>Well, for everyone who is going to CMU, see you all in this fall!!</p>