- Complete the Ph.D. application form.
You may print it and fill out the hardcopy. The form should
be typed or clearly printed. If you need more space
for your answers, attach additional sheets of paper.
Write Ph.D. in Computation, Organizations and Society
on the form!
Click here for general SCS application form.
Check the box on the form for Ph.D. in Computation, Organizations and Society.
If no such box is present on the form, write Ph.D. in Computation, Organizations and Society
on the form.
Make it clear your application is to be considered for the Ph.D. Program in COS.
- Prepare a Statement of Purpose.
Type or print neatly a concise one- or two-page statement
in the following format:
Part I. Briefly state your primary interest of study within
computation, organizations and society. Be as specific as possible in
describing your interests.
Part II. State your objective in pursuing a Ph.D. and why you are applying
to Carnegie Mellon. Explain how your objective requires studies in computation,
organization and society and is not realizable by other Ph.D. programs.
Part III. Describe your background as it relates to
your objective. List any relevant industrial, organizational, governmental or
commercial experience, and describe how these past experiences
prepare you for the Ph.D. program in COS.
Part IV. Include any additional information you wish
to supply to the admissions committee.
- Enclose your current resume.
Include a summary of your research experience and/or practical experience,
and a list of publications, if any. Include copies of any publications
(in English only) that you may have.
- Submit transcripts.
Have official transcripts submitted directly to SCS from all undergraduate
or graduate training.
- Request three letters of recommendation.
Recommendations should be completed by people who know you and your
work. Recommendation forms should be sent directly to
SCS by the people who complete them. You are permitted
to include the letter of recommendation with your application
if they are in sealed envelopes with the recommender's
signature over the seal.
Click here for the recommendation form.
- Take the Graduate Record Examination
The GRE general (or aptitude) test is required, but upon special request,
GMAT scores may be used
instead of GRE scores. A request to substitute GMAT scores for GRE scores
must be made in writing, along with an
explanation as to why the GMAT scores are more appropriate to your objectives
and background. Include this request in your application packet upon submission.
If you have additional questions concerning the ability to substitute GMAT scores,
send email to cos-phd@cs.cmu.edu.
The GRE computer science subject test is not required,
although your application may become stronger by including it.
Have your standardized scores sent to SCS (Institution Code: 2074, Department
Code: 0402). Applications will not be processed without
current GRE (or GMAT) scores.
Be sure to report your scores informally,
on the application, as well as through the Educational
Testing Service. To ensure that the GRE scores reach
us in time, the GRE must be taken by December.
- Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Non-native speakers of English should take the TOEFL
examination and have the scores sent directly to SCS
(Institution Code: 2074, Department Code: 78). Scores
should also be reported informally on the application.
- Mail all materials, including application fee, to:
Martha Clarke, Admissions Coordinator
School of Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3891
USA
- It is your responsibility to make
certain that all items listed above and any additional
materials not included with your application reach the
Admissions Committee by January 5.
