Caltech Supplement

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>(I posted this on the Common App section, but it seems like no one knew...Maybe someone here will know.)</p>

<p>For Caltech's short answers, like the first question, they want 3 words...but they give you space for 350 characters? The second question is the same...list 3 items but they give you a limit of 600 characters. My question is: why? Do they expect a more detailed answer than just 3 words (for question 1) and 3 listed-items (for question 2)?</p>

<p>I guess a more appropriate question would be if they want you to give more than those few words that are required.</p>

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<p>This was asked below. I think the answer was that further explanations are optional and most (even those that get in) don't do it.</p>

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<p>I literally gave 3 words back in the day. Don't over think it.</p>

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<p>Lol, okay. Thanks for the answers everyone.</p>