Caltech Grad School Questions

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<p>Hey everyone, </p>

<p>I'm a 4th year energy engineering (mix of elec/mechanical/civil with focus on renewable energies etc.) student from Ireland and have achieved the highest grade in my class over the last two years- 87% (third year) and 85% (second year). I've also carried out a 5 month internship with Siemens in Germany as part of my degree. My grades have been high throughout my academic career. I'm interested in applying for a Masters degree in Control & Dynamical Systems in Caltech </p>

<p>Could anyone tell me if I have a shot here, I don't want to waste a lot of money applying to American universities if there is no point, but at the same time I don't want to dismiss any chances I might have.</p>

<p>Also, my funding is non existent other than scholarships which I would apply for- how much does the college help people out with the fees, and can you apply without any backup funding, just in the hopes that you will get a scholarship?</p>

<p>I appreciate any help you can give me here!</p>

<p>Cheers!</p>

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<p>In regards to funding, almost all Caltech (and American science PhD students in general) are covered by teaching assistantships, research assistantships or some other form of funding. </p>

<p>[Financial</a> Support - Caltech Graduate Studies Office](<a href=“http://www.gradoffice.caltech.edu/financialsupport]Financial”>Financial Support | Graduate Studies Office)</p>

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<p>Does CDS even offer a terminal MS at Caltech? I only know of a few departments that do, and I’m not sure if they’re one of them.</p>