B in physics- a deal breaker?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to CalTech regular. I know that CalTech puts a strong emphasis on physics so I was wondering if my B in physics would be detrimental. I am interested in biology, and all my other stuff are pretty good. Would this decrease my chances a lot?</p>

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<p>then apply saying that you’re interested in bio. downplay physics.</p>

<p>B in physics will def not be a dealbreaker though, although it will be relatively more detrimental since this is Caltech rather than, say, HPYSM.</p>

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<p>Please please please don’t fret over one B. Been there, done that. </p>

<p>It is true that when faced with two similar applicants in all other aspects, a college will most likely choose the person who has a better _______ (in your case GPA), but I highly doubt that even a school like Caltech would look at an application and be like, “Oh, this person got one B in physics. They must be really dumb. Let’s reject them!”</p>

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<p>Thank you for your replies! I have a decent number of bio and math accomplishments and really like CalTech, so I hope my one B in physics won’t hurt me tooo much :)</p>

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<p>I’m still ranked 3rd in my class out of 500 people, so I hope that will kind of cover up my one B.</p>

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<p>Out of curiosity, is this B for first semester this year or in years past?</p>

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<p>It was the second semester of junior year.</p>

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<p>k yea that shouldn’t matter too much given that you got an A in 1st semester and straight A’s senior year 1st semester.</p>

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<p>I’m happy to hear that! CalTech and MIT are my top choices, so i was a bit worried</p>

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<p>if your high school physics got a B, how to survive at Caltech and MIT even accepted. Think about how much you like physics. if not, think over.</p>

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<p>Unless Caltech admissions has changed a lot in the past 5 years, a “B” in physics would indeed be a dealbreaker. That is true no matter how advanced or rigorous the class.</p>

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<p>guess im not getting into caltech… :(</p>

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<p>Apply anyway and see what happens!</p>

<p>As the Spanish saying goes:
<<quien no="" arriesga="" cruza="" la="" mar.="">></quien></p>

<p>If you are 3rd out of 500 and solid otherwise, I wouldn’t let one “B” stop you - even if it is in physics.</p>

<p>When you are an adult, you will regret what you never attempted more than that which you attempted and failed.</p>

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<p>Please see this thread for a description of Caltech admissions. It is 6 years old, but as far as I know nothing has changed</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/442418-anyone-wanting-know-their-chances-getting-into-caltech.html?highlight=michael+woods+caltech[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/442418-anyone-wanting-know-their-chances-getting-into-caltech.html?highlight=michael+woods+caltech&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>^And also read the second-to-last paragraph about applying anyway if you really want to.</p>