Chances for Caltech

<p>So, as the title says, chances at Caltech. I may apply EA, but I am not sure if it will help. My intended major is Biological Engineering, with interests in neuroscience, chemistry, and physics</p>

<p>White Male</p>

<p>GPA: UW: 4.1 (School adds weight for A+'s)
W: 4.6
SAT: 2220 (800 CR 740 M 680 W) First try. Will be retaking in November for the Math and Writing scores.
Will take Chem, Math II, and Bio (M) in October. Expect a score between 750 and 800.
Took ACT in September</p>

<p>Class Rank: Probably top 20 out of 500</p>

<p>AP's: Calculus AB 5, Chemistry 5, World History 5.
I am taking Calculus BC, English Language, and US Government through CTY, Physics C (E/M self study) and US History in school, and self studying econ, psychology (out of interest in the subjects), and maybe Biology.</p>

<p>Courses:</p>

<p>Pre high school: Pre Algebra, Algebra I/II, Geometry (All honors), Spanish I</p>

<p>9th:
Spanish II
Spanish III H
English 9 H
World History H
Precalculus H
Calculus H
Statistics H
Biology H</p>

<p>10th:</p>

<p>Spanish IV H
AP Chemistry
AP World History
AP Calculus AB
English 10 H
Physics (no honors option)
HPE 9</p>

<p>12th:</p>

<p>AP US History
AP Physics C
English 11 H
HPE 10
Aerospace Science (fulfills art requirement at my school)
Took less classes so I could continue my research internship through the school year.
Through CTY:
AP US Gov
AP English Lang
AP Calc BC
Linear Algebra and/or Multivariable
Studying Organic Chem with Boyd's text.
Auditing a Graduate Level Neuroscience Course</p>

<p>EC's:
Mu Alpha Theta (9,10,12)
Debate Team (10,12) Will compete in varsity level this year
Spanish Honors Society (10, 12)
NHS (12)
Science NHS (12)
Varsity Golf (Starter)
Tennis (Intramural, clinics and private lessons)
Conducting research at top university, starting at the end of 10th grade, through this summer, and continuing through this school year as well. Will be conducting various experiments and may publish by the end of the year.
Volunteering: Tutoring 40+ hours of math and science.</p>

<p>Summer's:
After 9th grade:
Attended CTY Summer Program at JHU, and took Accelerated High School Chemistry
Played in regional golf tournaments, placed in top 3 in a few tournaments.
After 10th grade:
Aforementioned Research
Continued playing in regional tournaments.</p>

<p>Awards:
3rd place Speaker Regional Debate Tournament
6th place Team Regional Debate Tournament
1st Place Skit, Speaking, 3rd Place declaration in Regional Spanish Competition </p>

<p>Recommendations:
Both teachers will be excellent, will also have one from my the head of the lab I do research at, and one from my golf coach.</p>

<p>Other stuff:
I am graduating high school early, hence nothing going on in 11th grade. The reasons are various, and both academic and social.
Also, I switched schools (and states) from 9th to 10th grade. This, and the graduating early, are why I don't have that many leadership positions (not enough time in each school to attempt) . I also missed both science fairs at both schools.
I was not allowed to take classes at my community colleges because I am too young (15).</p>

<p>I think my biggest weakness will be my low math score and lack of math/science awards...</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

<p>Looks like you have a decent shot. Math SAT is a little low but won’t exclude you. ECs are pretty good; make sure you include a research paper or something describing your research. The rest will depend on teacher recs and essays.</p>