What do you mean by “official documents?”
Transcripts and recommendation letters must be received directly from the school or teacher via the Common Application using an official school email address. SAT or ACT and TOEFL or IELTS must be sent to us electronically from the testing agency.
How can I find out if my documents arrived?
All applicants will receive a link and access to a portal within 24 hours of submitting their online application. The portal will allow applicants to see what documents we have received for them.
Is it okay to email scanned copies of my application documents?
Scanned copies of testing scores, recommendation letters and transcripts sent from a student are not considered official. All documents must be uploaded to the Common Application by the school or teacher from an official school email address
What documents do I need to submit if I am reapplying?
We require all applicants to complete an online application including those students who have applied previously. Since we keep admission documents on file for one year, we do not require those students who applied to Carnegie Mellon Qatar within the past year to re-submit official documents. However, students will have to submit any additional testing (SAT or ACT and TOEFL or IELTS, AS and A-levels, and so on) they have taken. Students who enroll at another university will be required to submit their university transcripts, and more recent recommendation letters are preferred.
Is it possible to submit documents like school transcripts and letters of recommendation in a language other than English?
In order to be considered for the admission process, all documents must be in English. Please have all non-English documents translated by an official translation and certification agency.
