<p>Was wondering how the 3+2 program is and if anyone from Oxy has come to Caltech.</p>
<p>Son will consider Oxy but the problem is that they don't have a CS major. </p>
<p>Sadly son does not have the GPA for Caltech.</p>
<p>GPA really doesn’t matter much to Caltech admissions. It’s more a matter of showing an ability to do math and science as well as a liking for it.</p>
<p>I would recommend you call the admissions office and just ask them about the 3+2 program, since that program is slightly rare for people to be in.</p>
<p>Thank you Kami,</p>
<p>He does have an affinity for Math Science and is also involved in Programming which is self taught. Would that help? His SAT 2 scores for Math and Physics are perfect. You think its worth a shot?</p>
<p>I don’t know that I agree with kamikazewave. Caltech admissions almost certainly wants not only to know that their admits have ability in math and science but also an ability to handle a heavy workload well… something that is typically indicated by GPA. </p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that GPA (especially grades in math and science) matter a LOT to admissions. I encourage you to contact admissions yourself though, pixeljig.</p>
<p>Sure thanks!</p>
<p>Do you guys know anyone there with a 3.5GPA? Just curious.</p>
<p>Yes, I’m pretty sure there are some students with at 3.5 high school gpa. However, there aren’t many, and you have to have exceptional extracurricular activities as well as a burning passion for math and science to make up for it.</p>
<p>I would also guess most of those with a 3.5 GPA have a 4.0 or close to it in math/science subjects and their lower grades are in humanities, etc.</p>
<p>Yup! that would be my son!</p>