Do I have a reasonable chance to get into Caltech?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Do I have a reasonable chance to get in with these scores?</p>

<p>ACT: 34</p>

<p>SAT II's:
Math 2: 800
Physics: 800
Chemistry: 790
U.S. History: 740</p>

<p>4.0 GPA, first in my class at a very good public school</p>

<p>varsity football, eagle scout</p>

<p>Before my senior year I'll have AP credit in World History, U.S. History, English Lang/Comp, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics B, and Physics C Mechanics. During my senior year I plan to take Phyics C E/M, U.S. Gov, Comparitive Gov, Micro Econ, Macro Econ, Human Geography, Statistics, and Biology</p>

<p>I'm worried about my lack of a ton of clubs and extracurriculars but I'm hoping that they know how huge of time commitments football and getting your eagle scout are. Also, will only taking 5 classes my senior year seriously hurt me?</p>

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<p>Well, the first question that comes to mind is why do you want to go to Caltech? Usually people have a very strong commitment to math and science, shown by math/science competitions and EC's and such. On the surface, it would seem you have a passion for something else, but that's why I asked my question.</p>

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If you do get into Caltech, and you come here, and you mention the words "varsity football" during Rotation, you'll have a reasonable chance of being a Flem.

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<p>:roll:</p>

<p>10char</p>

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<p>You might be disappointed when you find Caltech doesn't have a football team.</p>

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<p>You do have a reasonable chance of getting in. You're not a shoe-in, but your scores, GPA, and classes are all fine.</p>