Before You Apply

At Carnegie Mellon, we take a holistic approach, evaluating you as a person both inside and outside of the classroom. Your high school academics are an important part of your application, and the courses you choose can improve this portion of your application.

Pre-College Programs

As you consider different fields to study in university, and career pathways after you graduate, CMU-Q’s pre-college programs can help guide you.

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Biotechnology Explorer Program

For students interested in science or medicine, CMU-Q offers the Biotechnology Explorer Program to introduce the type of work biological sciences students do in the laboratory. Participants investigate a scientific question in this hands-on workshop.

Learn more about Biotechnology Explorer Program

Business Innovation Challenge

Dive into a real-world business challenge at the CMU-Q Business Innovation Challenge and take on the role of a business consultant to tackle a real-world challenge that was inspired by companies in Qatar.

Learn more about Business Innovation Challenge

Experience CMU-Q

Twice a year, CMU-Q hosts high school students for a one-day workshop to explore one of our fields of study. Students spend the day learning more about biological sciences, business administration, computer science or information systems.

Learn more about Experience CMU-Q

Future Finance Leaders

Future Finance Leaders is a deep dive into the world of finance. The workshop covers personal finance foundations, investment, wealth creation and artificial intelligence.

Learn more about Future Finance Leaders

MindCraft

Computer science is about exploration, design and innovation; it is behind the tools we use daily, and it will be a driving force as technology continues to shape our world. MindCraft is an introduction to the concepts of computer science and the types of careers you can pursue in this field.

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Pi Day Mathematics Competition

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition challenges high school students to practice their math skills, work in teams, and find creative approaches to solve puzzling problems.

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Qatar Foundation Math Circle

QF Math Circle is a weekly afterschool program for high school students who want to explore the wonderful world of mathematics. Students learn to think outside of the box to solve complex equations and word problems.

Learn more about QF Math Circle

Summer College Preview Program

The SCPP is an academically intensive program where high school students learn the different facets of campus life. Students attend college-level preparation classes in math and writing, and create a project in one of our academic majors as part of a team. Many SCPP students go on to study at CMU-Q.

Learn more about SCPP

National Competitions

Throughout the year, CMU-Q holds national-level competitions for university students and industry professionals in a variety of different areas. Many of these competitions are also open to high school students.

Learn more about national competitions at CMU-Q

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