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All decision notices have been sent for Summer 2026 and Academic Year 2026-27. Check your email, and either accept or decline offers by April 24, 2026.

Connect with Potential Mentors

The knowledge and insight you bring to the conversation is not always measured by your GPA. Due to the collaborative nature of most creative and academic work, the skills needed to succeed involve more than your technical abilities (and often despite them)—ranging from communication to creativity.

Reaching out to potential mentors is intimidating for everyone, but you can do this—and we're here to help. We provided advice to get you started from a "first contact email" template to discussion questions, but reach out as you have questions. The process can be frustrating at times, but we encourage you to be patient with yourself and let us know as you need a pep talk.

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Preparing to Meet

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Meeting

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First Contact Email

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Discussion Questions & Resources

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