My chances of getting into Caltech?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Wanting to go to Caltech...?
I am a Gr.8 student. I am one of the top in my class. However, i feel i am not good enough for such colleges like the ivy league colleges or Cal-tech or MIT for I would like to be part of such remarkable universities so I can focus on Physics and Computer Science. I have been on the honor list for 12 semesters(6 years). Since the school announced that students could be exempted(Not do finals), i was exempted. In Grade 8, my avg: First semester: 87 , second: 90.7 , Third: 87.2, total : 88.1-88.5.</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities: MUN debate team (Model united nations): won diplomacy award, I am going to learn the Piano and the Violin. I am also going to go to do karate and many other activities. If this helps and i don't think it does: Youtuber with 530+ subscribers who is willing to increase.
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.... I am also going to attend the school's drama club and all elective courses when i am eligible to participate in them.</p>

<p>And when i do the SAT, i am planning to retake it until i get an excellent grade.</p>

<p>So, what do you think... I know i am not that great. </p>

<p>What do you think i should do to get my grades higher and please give me a list of extracurricular activities i can do outside school because our doesn't school doesn't offer much.</p>

<p>Thank you for your time,
Karim</p>

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<p>As I stated already in one of your previous threads, you’re in the 8th grade and have yet to take the SAT. No one can chance you.</p>

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<p>Well i know that … but can you give me a list of extracurricular activities outside school that can look good on college applications .</p>

<p>Can you give the cal-tech requirements</p>

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<p>First of all, don’t stress about this now. Care about your grades, but don’t be freaking out now about getting into college. There’s no use. You won’t be applying for another few years. Things will change in those years. You can look on Caltech’s website now and see what they require as far as courses in high school are concerned so you can start planning, but that’s about it. There’s no magical list of extra curriculars that will get you into any college. But, since you’re interested in Caltech you’re clearly interested in subjects like math and science, so if I were you I’d have a couple of activities involving them and also take math and science courses that are rigorous that you know you will do well in. </p>

<p>But seriously, stop stressing now. There’s no point.</p>

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<p>^if you would like a list a of extracurricular activities outside school that can look good on college applications, you have been misguided.</p>

<p>Caltech does not have requirements; it’s a hollistic application.</p>

<p>I can tell you this, get science and math awards. Like USAMO.</p>

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<p>Seriously? Go out and play dodgeball or something.</p>

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<p>ok thank you so much</p>