Should I bother applying next year?

mathmom
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:49:22 +0000

You shouldn’t apply ED anywhere that isn’t truly your first choice, and certainly not if you have any financial issues. (CMU doesn’t have a big endowment and isn’t as generous with financial aid as some.) I don’t think CMU is a shoe-in for many, but you’ve got a decent chance, and I certainly think if you are interested in other schools you shouldn’t be shy about applying. Your freshman year may or may not be an issue anywhere.