Should I bother applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Hey guys im from Southern CAL from one of the most competitive schools in the nation.
Class Size 970 (School does not rank)
Im like 3 miles away from Caltech</p>

<p>Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>My stats</p>

<p>-GPA UW - 3.55**
dont know weighted</p>

<p>**Moved around alot Sophomore year (to Kansas and back)
and this really affected my GPA (HEAVY INFLUENCE TO GPA I am having assistant princiapal write about this)
I lost all furniture etc. and could not get the classes I wanted upon returning
My EC's were also impacted by this could not try out for math team etc.</p>

<p>SAT - 2290 (Will Retake DEC. focus on writing)
CR - 760
M - 800
W - 730
(1560/1600)</p>

<p>Subjects
Math 2 - 790 (retake Nov.)
Physics - 740(retake Nov.)</p>

<p>EC's
Astronomy Club - President (12), Treasurer(11) , 10, 9
Robotics Engineering (we compete at JPL/Caltech etc.) 12, 11
Philosophy Club - President (12), 11, 10, 9
LEO Club - 9,10,11,12 - various projects and hours
Tutor Volunteer Association 12, 11 (Math + Science)
Computer Tech Volunteer at Library 9, 10, 12
Self-taught Guitarist (9,10,11,12)</p>

<p>Awards
Principals Recognition Roll
California Scholarship Federation (Gold Seal Graduate)
Had Project Hosted in Arcadia Historical Museum
AP Scholar</p>

<p>Work Exp.
Tutor for pay -Math + Physics</p>

<p>AP Scores
Calculus AB - 5
Physics C Mech - 5
Physics C - E&M - 5</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Bio
AP Comp Sci
AP Stats
Calc CD Honors
Econ
English 12</p>

<h2>Adv. Robotics Engr.</h2>

<p>Should I bother for Aerospace Engineering Regular Decision or is my GPA way too low?
Will they consider my circumstance?
Thanks</p>

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<p>I’m also an applicant, so I know nothing…but…</p>

<p>Assuming your school doesn’t hand out 4.0s (and especially since you say it’s competitive), I don’t think (and I hope) that a 3.55 won’t kill you (of course, depending on how your grades were distributed). If anything, it’s your SAT II Maths and Physics that kinda stick out, but they’re definitely not anywhere near low enough to get you rejected on their own.</p>

<p>All I can tell you is that, as someone here once told me, you can’t get in if you don’t apply :D. Also, for what it’s worth, I think you have a way better shot than me and I’ve already applied EA =P. You should definitely apply if you’re not going to use the money to save anyone’s life; at the very least, you won’t have to deal with all the what-if’s later on.</p>

<p>Good luck =)</p>

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<p>That was very motivating thank you</p>

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<p>You can’t get in if you don’t apply. :)</p>

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<p>your SAT’s are definitely tops for CalTech, heck for any school haha, and with that story, I’m sure they’ll take that under consideration… your EC’s are great and you seem to show a strong passion for what you want to major in; from one of the most competitive high schools, I’d say go for it!</p>

<p>Please Chance Me… Thanks!!</p>

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<p>Thank you, I hope they consider my circumstance, but its a pretty far reach even if they do.
I do love my major and have been sure about it for a while.</p>

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<p>yes I am going in for Engr. there as well</p>

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<p>lol hope to see you there!</p>