So I had my CMU interview after submitting the common app ...

goingnutsmom
Sun, 01 Feb 2015 04:09:23 +0000

I am assuming you have the stats if you are applying to Stanford. CS at CMU is one of the most difficult schools to get into (the most difficult is Drama). Show lots of interest. Have you visited the campus? Keep your grades up. They require an update on your grades. Yes, if you have accomplished something very worthwhile, send an update. But only if it is really something new. Can you afford it? Make sure that this is affordable for you. Financial aid is not CMU’s forte.