Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science interviews
Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science interviewsIndependent research and limited AI use
Your ability to do independent research
“The admissions committee wants to know about your ability to do independent research, so you should select letter writers who can speak best to this point.”
CMU Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science Graduate AdmissionsGraduate admissions page (master's and Ph.D.)
Choose letter writers who saw your research
CMU’s committee wants to know about your ability to do independent research, so choose letter writers who can speak to it.
ExampleWhy these questions, and why you
“Explain why your research interests are important areas of study and why you are particularly well-suited to pursue them.”
CMU Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science Graduate AdmissionsGraduate admissions page (master's and Ph.D.)
Explain why you suit the work
CMU asks why your research interests matter and why you are well suited to pursue them.
ExampleAI only in a limited fashion
“We recommend that you use AI tools only in a limited fashion. They are great for correcting grammar and spelling; they are terrible for expressing your own interests and experiences.”
CMU Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science Graduate AdmissionsGraduate admissions page (master's and Ph.D.)
Keep your interests in your own words
CMU recommends AI only in a limited way: good for grammar and spelling, poor for expressing your own interests.
ExampleLast reviewed