Hi,

Well there the admission criteria is very holistic and they consider the overall application including grades, motivation letter, sat or act scores and other scores, extra curricular, recommendation letter and complete application. So even if grades are off a bit other parts can make the application way too strong. Also your grades are pretty decent so go on and apply.

Hi,

Well payment in sense of salary can't be stipulated cause it depends on the organisation you are working for and also the designation that you will hold in that organization or company. Also bachelor students with undergraduate degree get payed less as compared to students with masters degree and further advanced degree. You can search for jobs via various mediums and usually the pay is mentioned in the details.

Hi Jathin!

Congrats on your score in SAT! Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania, requires an average SAT Score from you to be placed there.

The Composite Mark of both Maths and Reading+Writing is taken as your SAT Score.

According to them the least SAT Score you got to have is 1460 and the above average score is considered to be 1560. So, from this the Average Score is 1510. But, your Score is more sufficient and nearing to above average.

So, you need not worry! Definitely you'll be placed as per the said norms by Carnegie Mellon University.

Hope this is helpful!

All the best!

I believe it is always preferred to major in a Core Engineering Subject, like Computer Science or Electronics than in any specialization like AI or Data Engineering. BS in CSE from Carnegie Mellon with specialization in Robotics will perhaps be the optimum combination for you, and will open a sea of career scope and prospects to you after Graduation. Though, I alert you this combination is going to be tough and you should be ready to give your heart.

Yeah that will be a safer choice. If you major in Robotics then the spectra of job description gets reduced. But with AI you will have a more number of options in perspective to the job and having a additional major in Robotics will highlight your qualification. This will enable you to be job secure as well as pursuing your dream.

Have a great eve!

Hello!

For getting admission into any undergraduate courses in top universities like Carneige Melon University and MIT, you will have to give standardized common admission tests, i.e SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT alongwith english proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL.

The scores you get in SAT/ACT help you in applying to universities in countries like USA, UK, Canada and Australia. The scores in TOEFL/IELTS are very important to prove that you can tolerate english as a medium of instruction, given that english is not your first language. Using your SAT/ACT and IELTS/TOEFL scores, you can apply to about 20 universities using the common application form by preparing a statement of purpose(SOP), portfolio(academic details,etc.) and otger important information. Your SAT scores can ensure you a scholarship if it is above 1300. You can apply for scholarship through FAFSA form. You also have to apply for a student VISA before you start your application process.

MIT is a top notch university, so there maybe a additional interview which is really tough. They do not accept SAT scores under 1550. And they also expect you to have hold international awards in olympiads or expostions if you want to take engineering courses.

SAT:-

https://studyabroad.careers360.com/exams/sat-assessments

TOEFL:-

https://studyabroad.careers360.com/exams/toefl

Hope this helps!

Hey Naveen

There are thousands of applicants who apply for admission in Carnegie Mellon University out of which many are Indian. It would be difficult to mention background of every Indian student who applied for admission but one can provide an overview upon the same:

For Admission in Masters

• Students from India's top institutes like IITs, NITs and other private institution like Manipal Institute of Technology, BITS Pilani
• Having an extra ordinary academic record
• Devoted in a field, one can do a lot of innovations and carry research in field of their interest that attracts the Professors. Like students were passionate about Robotics, Machine Learning or subjects like Quantum Computing
• Were not just a college student but an active social worker, contributed in various NGOs, Campaigns and other Motivating activities

For Undergraduate Admissions:

• Achieved medal at a national or international level Olympiad
• Qualified competitive examinations and scholarships like NTSE, KVPY, JEE
• Had a great extra co-curricular activity record like Debating, Quizzing or IT field participation
• Excellent academic and SAT scores

Note: The most important and crucial part of the admission which is common in both levels is Statement of Purpose and Essays which explains in detailed why you deserve to be a student of CMU.

Also above mentioned background are not the definite ones but are common to most of the appearing students

Hi

There is no definite cutoff score. There is no assurance of getting an admit from CMU even if a student has a perfect score of 340. The decision depends on a variety of factors. A GRE score above 325 would be a decent bet for CMU. However, the GRE score needs to be complemented by a balanced profile, strong letters of recommendation and a well-written SOP

A good CGPA, relevant research projects and publications, internships, previous academic records, and work experience also contributes greatly.

As far as TOEFL is concerned, even the bare minimum should be enough. It is only a proof of your knowledge  in English.

Hope this helps!

You haven't mentioned whether you want to study your Undergraduation or MS in this University. According to the official website https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/undergraduate-mechanical-engineering-program, to learn Robotics, you need to join their BS Mechanical Engineering course. For Starters, you need to take up either IELTS or TOEFL based on the requirements of the University. You will need a list of documents and you can check them at: https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/undergraduate-admission-requirements . Once you gather all the documents, you need to download the application form from the University and send them across.

Hey Naveen

That is true, Universities and Colleges in the Foreign prefer students from a much reputed college like IITs, IISc or NITs but it does not mean that other college students do not stand a chance. If you wish to pursue your Masters from Carnegie Melon University (CMU) then you might look up to following tips:

• Having an excellent academic record, 9+ CGPA is expected in your Graduation and also one having a good academic record in High school will have a better edge in the selection
• Great Extra-Curricular; Foreign Institutes prefer students who are good in academics with an equal balance in their extra curricular activities, one may take part in Hack-a-thons, volunteer in NGOs, Sports or some other interesting activity
• A good Statement of Purpose and Essay; letting the professor of your choice of university know why they should select you over other applicants, if you convince them with your strengths and skills and assuring them your good performance that will make them to consider you for selection
• [Optional] Doing extra ordinary projects while your under graduation also attract professor's attention which might interest him as well

These tips will help in your admission, for further doubts, ask us.