<p>SAT: 700 CR, 720 M, 760 W (I will probably take it again)
ACT: 33 (35 on math)</p>
<p>AP Chem: 4
AP Bio: 5
AP Eng. Lang: 5
AP Calc. AB: 5
GPA: cumulative 4.57 (no Bs throughout high school)
SAT 2: Chem 720
Bio M: 730
Math 2: 730</p>
<p>Schedule this year:
AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP French, AP English Literature, Physics, AP Statistics</p>
<p>Taken college courses in french and history at local junior college</p>
<p>ECs:
classically trained indian dancer since 6yrs, girl scout since 8yrs, flute since 6th grade, volunteer:youth docent at a local museum (got the youth program rolling), have planned many projects including an event to help low income/illegal immigrants with food and education, currently planning a project in coordination with habitat for humanity, girls state, can speak four languages, good writer, 200+ (currently, this will at least double by next year), varsity tennis player 4 years (including next year), key club vp for three years, teaching at a summer program at a local university this year (chemistry class for elementary school kids) , internship at a water engineering factory/business overseas; Girls State; First Lego League coach at middle school (4 years)</p>
<p>Writing is one of my strengths and I have pretty good recs, i'm Asian, if that matters, so i would appreciate any chances</p>
<p>Definitely retake SAT IIs. From previous chance/decision threads, its fairly rare to see an applicant, especially an accepted applicant, with sub-750 scores on science/math sat II tests. That's espeicially true for Math lvl 2. For that one, if I'm not mistaken, you can miss a couple and still score an 800, so you should really shoot for that 800 for Caltech. It seems as if even a 780 Math lvl 2 doesnt look too great when applying to CAltech.</p>
<p>As far as everything else, it seems solid, in fact, a couple seem pretty notable. I'm just not sure if Caltech would be too interested in, say, dancing. I'm thinking they do ccare a little bit. My one friend was internationally recognized for her indian dancing/singing and she was accepted early, so maybe that will give you a good shot.</p>
<p>From what you've written, it seems you are quite strong (and interested?) in social sciences/humanities. If it is true, Caltech will not be the school you'd want to attend. Nevertheless, speaking of topic of this thread, your lack of math/science activities, along with less-than-average math and science scores on SAT's, and no Calc BC will certainly jeopardize your chances. Granted, not a single thing listed above is required for the admission by itself, but when you put everything together...you get the point. Again, it does not mean your stats are weak - it's just that at Caltech you probably won't be happy. There are other great schools, which are not as science and math oriented as Caltech.</p>
<p>I was thinking the same thing. Not only would I think you'd find yourself happier at other schools, i also think, due to Caltech's math/science nature, you'd have a greater chance of being admitted at other schools who look for a more well-rounded person.</p>
<p>I hate to put down my own school, but honestly, if your EC's are what you enjoy doing, I don't think Caltech is a good fit for you, scores aside. You don't really have a lot of math and science "stuff". I think you'd be much happier elsewhere, like Stanford or Northwestern or something.</p>
<p>I mean, we do have volunteer organizations and bands and stuff, but you're not going to have a lot of time or extra energy to put into it here.</p>
<p>I agree that Caltech does not seem like a good match from what you've said, but that may be just a function of what you've chosen to highlight. Why do you want to go to Caltech?</p>
<p>thanks for your replies, caltech is probably my last choice (not safety, just last on my list) anyway, but my parents thought it would be a good idea to apply. i had applied to stanford SCEA, but i was rejected. anyhoo, there's other schools out there, so...</p>