1. By: Josh Holland

2. History of Carnegie Mellon University
Founded in 1900 by, Andrew Carnegie
Known as the Carnegie Technical Schools at the time
1912 became the Carnegie Institute of Technology
Named Carnegie Mellon University in 1967

3. Description of Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private school
Located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA
It has no religious affiliation
Is a co-ed school
Considered a medium sized school, 12,587 attend
143 acre campus
Jared L. Cohon University center

4. Application Uses the common application or (common app)
Early decision is November 1st 
Regular decision is January 1st
Portfolio and design project for acceptance into Industrial Design

5. Academics
CMU offers many undergraduate degrees, in Engineering, Architecture, Psychology, Computer Science, and Business
There are numerous interdisciplinary programs
You can study abroad
Summer internships 

6. Surrounding Area Activities
University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museum
Shopping district of Shadyside
UPMC medical center
Few miles away from the city of Pittsburgh

7. Financial Aid/Scholarships
Average financial aid package is $38,231
50% of first year students receive financial aid
The FAFSA is required to be considered for federal and state aid
Financial aid deadline is January 1st

8. Career Services
Through the design school you are given opportunities to work with big name companies, locally as well
IDeATe, interactive design, arts, and technology network allows students to collaborate with students and faculty throughout the entire university
Also have a career and professional development center at the university that helps with internships and job placement
Confluence is a annual career fair held in the design school

9. Social Activities 
Not only can you attend CMU's sports you can attend all of our sports teams here in Pittsburgh 
24 sororities and fraternities
Buggy race

10. On Campus Living 4,000 people live on campus
Three areas of living, (the Hill), (Morewood Corridor), and (Oakland Community)
Fully furnished rooms and spaces
All inclusive living
Located close to all classrooms and dining
Meal plan block, or a single meal

11. Academics The Bachelor of Design, BDes
Includes industrial design, graphic design, and environmental design
First three semesters students are introduced to product, communication, and environment. After that you decide what you want to focus on
You are required to focus on two of these areas
CMU required classes are Psychology, English, Global History, Computing, and Cultures 
One of the only undergraduate programs that allows you to customize your degree

12. Questions How many students apply to the Industrial Design program?
Would it help if I took a summer program there?
Would an internship help me?
Could you take engineering and design classes?
Aside from financial aid how much scholarship money is available for merit?
Do you have a better chance of getting in if you go early action?
How many students continue with a graduate degree in design?
How quickly are people hired out of college?
Are your math scores more important then English scores when applying to school of Design?
What other school of Design would you feel comparable to yours?