Chance me please

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>I am a rising senior. I was wondering if someone could chance me.</p>

<p>ACT superscore: 35
SAT II: 800 Math II 800 Chem 800 Physics
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.65, 4.3 weighted
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): school not ranking. probably Top 5%
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): USAPhO SemiFinalist, AIME Qualifier 2x, DECA state finalist, possible National Merit finalist, several state and regional math and science competition awards.
Volunteering Hours: ~200
Activities:Math Team - captain; Tennis - varsity etc.</p>

<p>what is my chance for RD?</p>

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<p>As a Caltech admit, I’d say this: there are two type of people that are usually admitted into Caltech. There are the competition-title-ranking people (you, more or less) and those that are less proficient in terms of scores but compensate in other categories. With regards to your chances, I’d say they are solid. You are competitive. Like I say, though, it is rather unpredictable these days (unless you publish research, which, in the past, has helped to get into Caltech.) Either way, one of the most important things in regards to applying to Caltech is showing AN INTEREST IN SCIENCE above all else through any means (essay, extracurricular focus, research [if possible]).</p>

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<p>You have a decent shot. You have the academics the real key is showing a deep interest in math/science. S1 had a better gpa than you but act was a point lower. He was deeply involved in math and science, thats what got him in (along with his essay). At least in our opinion.</p>

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<p>The chance me threads never go away.</p>

<p>For Caltech, there are two excellent threads that allow a prospective student to chance themselves realistically</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/577759-why-caltech-different-open-letter.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/577759-why-caltech-different-open-letter.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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

<p>I would strongly recommend that all prospective students read these threads and then if the want to post specific questions.</p>