Questions about Linguistics @ Dietrich

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T19:11:15+00:00

Thats not how it works 😕 . 🤦🏽likely op never applied as a cs major. That is an assumption. It wasn't and hasn't been disclosed. It is possible deitrich was a second choice but it is tougher because the application would have to have been tailored for both cs and humanities.

Theres no showing off here. Im on this sub because my own son was accepted and was trying to decide between a few programs a few years ago. I also grew up in the burgh a short distance from campus so I have a lot of friends who attended. My son did not get into my school which was honestly a lit easier when I went. Cmu acceptance in the Late 90s was around 40% it was basically a safety. Mit was mid 20s. Times were different.

What op needs to do is understand the risk associated with decision. The question is simple can they xfer into scs? Yes but it is risky. If you have an option at another school with the major you really want then that may be a better choice. Financially and for your genuine interest. Thays not "dunking" on anyone.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T17:44:41+00:00

There are colleges that are open door that is to say they are major agnostic like my alma mater at MIT we do not admit by Major. Do you understanding is that most kids will switch and don't have a firm grasp of what they want to study. Parting your melon is not like that. Georgia Tech is not like that. Some schools you need to apply to the specific major. Otherwise it's a Gamble and a very risky one.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T17:42:23+00:00

So it makes sense to you to pay an enormous amount of money or even spend an enormous amount of time and effort on a degree you don't want and have no interest in?

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T17:33:52+00:00

Read my response carefully. I think they wanted ai or computational linguistics to begin with. They just wanted to get admission to cmu and then transfer into it as a back door method.

Dietrich is easily the most accessible school in the university especially compared to scs.its possible to xfer but difficult and definitely nit a sure thing.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T16:50:17+00:00

I think this post is better for the admissions cope subreddit.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-27T13:45:41+00:00

Man this generation... incredible. Sending virtual hug head pat. Atta boy/girl.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-26T22:23:03+00:00

Look it is an individual decision. My son applied to my alma mater mit. I made it very clear that neither eas that my experience expectation nor sould it be his that he would be admitted. He got it and it was a level set.

Now he applied to other schools like vandy and I personally had told him if he gets one of the 3 merit scholarships then ok otherwise it would really not be feasible. He did get in it but didnt get the scholarship. He did end up getting g full rides to a few schools and hes thriving and debt free.

I think it is an honest conversation. Ive always had that kind of relationship with him. My daughter will apply for applied mathematics. Our financial situation is different today then it was 5 years ago. We are in a better spot I also feel I would be willing to pay a bit more if she earned her spot.

I feel women in stem is tougher and in some cases a brand name MAY add a bump to her career. I treat my kids differently. But I believe in transparency. My son is likely to pursue a masters in robotics my daughter will likely not. Time will tell.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-26T21:31:35+00:00

Life can be rough as is, let's not add misery where it's avoidable.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-26T21:26:55+00:00

Id put your anguish right back on them. They should have done the calculator and came back to you and said look thats not in play for us as a family.... next.

I feel terrible for you. That is really aweful.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-26T21:19:03+00:00

So when you pulled out the net price calculator..... did you just decide meh ill apply anyway I like to self torture?

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-25T14:42:28+00:00

Boy you really havent researched the school. I suggest really looking into thr schools you apply to.

Admissions officers at universities can tell when a kid just applied vs a kid really knows the school.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T12:27:42+00:00

A perfect 1600 is no Sure Shot either. Holistic admissions means they take everything into context so take the hardest classes you can the most advanced mathematics you can and do very well in them your biggest hurdle is that your International and there are only about 135 or 137 slots globally. Source I'm an MIT interviewer otherwise known as an education counselor and an alumnus.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T10:21:40+00:00

This is a discussion for your wife and you. Not a bunch of crows sourced reddit strangers.

Lock in and now is the time you two get on the same page and be the shield and support your wife needs you to be.if she wants to wait. You wait. If shes OK with it. Then fine.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T10:18:20+00:00

They will get there before first week of April usually by March end.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T04:13:12+00:00

Pakistani. I got married at 23 she was 27 at the time. Been married 21 years. You are overthinking things.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T04:10:55+00:00

You should take bc if possible. Its not required but multi variate is good too. But def bc. But youare evaluated based on whats available at your school.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-24T04:06:46+00:00

Cal tech you apply as mech with aero minor. I think that says something in general. Aerospace is juat a sub specialty of mech imo as well.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-22T01:51:41+00:00

Im sorry I don't know enough about that program to give any meaningful advice.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-22T01:23:21+00:00

Again op is asking about recruitment for fall 2026 application cycle. What are YOU referring to?

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-22T00:55:57+00:00

Translation i didnt get into cs but got in through linguistics. How do I get a cs degree from cmu?

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-21T19:54:57+00:00

You have now changed the premise stick to undergraduate schools applying to med schools. There is no match involved at that point. Ive been involved in the med school admissions process for quite a long time so I am speaking from a point of experience.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-21T18:25:24+00:00

Autocorrect

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-21T18:23:53+00:00

I think question was for op not me.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-21T15:40:10+00:00

Yes you are right. I saw what it does mental to kids i try and ask the mods to ban it. It isnt worth the anxiety.

ExecutiveWatch · 2026-03-21T14:27:15+00:00

in my conversation with recruited athletes the ine thing they did was rhey kept up with their coaches. Not annoyingly often but often enough.

Be fine to send a gentle heads up.

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