Apply or just save the application fee?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Female asian</p>

<p>GPA
UW: 3.8
W: 4.4</p>

<p>SAT 1430/2230
CR: 630
M: 800
W: 800 - essay: 12</p>

<p>Will retake SAT and will try the ACT</p>

<p>SAT II
Math II: 760
Chemistry: 770
Physics: 800</p>

<p>Will retake Math II in November</p>

<p>AP scores
Calculus AB: 5
Physics B: 5
English Language: 5
US History: 4
World History: 3</p>

<p>EC:
National Honor Society
Math Team
Computer Club
Programming Club
Gourmet club
Tutoring
Volunteer work in hospital
Attending piano classes
Cross country</p>

<p>I'll apply if I have any chance at all. Thanks for your help.</p>

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<p>Those seem to be decently strong stats. If you feel passionate about caltech, then you have very little to lose and everything to gain, so apply.</p>

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<p>In 2008 common data set, 237 of 806 females were admitted for 29% admit rate vs 370/2791 = 13% for males. I’d say those are pretty good odds for you.</p>

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<p>Your stats are enough, but you need to exhibit a passion for science, math, or engineering. Most people try to show that in their essays etc. If you have a passion for the above things, you should definitely apply. If you don’t however, it would be best if you didn’t.</p>