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Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Drama
Overview
A 6-week residential or commuter drama program for high school juniors and seniors offering three tracks: Acting, Music Theater, and Design/Production. Students develop audition materials, technical skills, and portfolios for college applications while studying with Carnegie Mellon faculty.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1109 days
Sessions
Jun6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Cost
$7,000+from $10,032
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Acceptance
Selective admissions; application required. Admissions decisions announced March 15 (early deadline) and April 15 (final deadline).
Application requirements
Application Form
Online application form required
Transcript
Unofficial transcript required
Test Scores
Standardized test scores optional
Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation required
Essays
Three essay responses, 300–500 words each
Age
Must be at least 16 years old by June 20, 2026
Current Grade
Current sophomore or junior at time of application; program admits high school juniors and seniors for summer 2026
Audition
Not required for admission
Cost & sessions
Cost information available on separate Cost and Scholarships page; not stated on main program page
Financial aid
Scholarships available; priority consideration for early deadline (February 1) applicants. Specific details available on separate financial aid page.
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