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Hi I'm currently a undergraduate student in Australia. I was wondering what was the best way to get into a honours program in a university like Caltech?
Study Abroad in CA: Get Into Honours Program at Caltech
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges and considerations for an undergraduate student from Australia seeking to gain admission into an honours program at Caltech. Participants explore various aspects of the application process, including academic performance, transfer statistics, and scholarship opportunities.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that being among the top students in Australia is crucial for admission to Caltech.
- Transfer statistics for Caltech and Harvey Mudd are provided, indicating low acceptance rates for transfer students.
- Another participant questions the necessity of transferring only to Caltech or California schools, suggesting that there are other good colleges that accept more transfer students.
- Concerns are raised about the feasibility of the applicant's ambitions, with one participant implying that if the applicant doubts their chances, they may face significant challenges.
- The applicant expresses a desire to study physics and mathematics at Caltech but is worried about tuition and accommodation fees, seeking information on scholarships and entrance exam requirements.
- A participant mentions that domestic applications are straightforward, but expresses uncertainty about the requirements for foreign applicants.
- There is a question posed about the applicant's specific interest in Caltech over other colleges.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the feasibility of the applicant's ambitions, with some suggesting a high level of academic achievement is necessary, while others question the focus on Caltech alone. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best strategies for admission and the specific requirements for international students.
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There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specific requirements for international applicants and the nuances of the application process, which are not fully explored.
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Pengwuino
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Be one of the top students in the country?
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for caltech
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 188
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 15Less than 10% admitted...
For undergrad, what about Harvey Mudd?
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 68
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 10
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 188
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 15Less than 10% admitted...
For undergrad, what about Harvey Mudd?
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 68
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 10
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Can you guys give me a benchmark to compare with? I need to know if these ambitions of mine are mere pipe dreams...
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If you want to get into caltech, you should be able to use google 
You're probably busy, and I'm not...
Ok, here is a normal state university (Arizona State Univeristy).
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 7,413
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 6,491
Do you only want to transfer to Caltech? If so why?
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Do you only want to transfer to a school in California? If so why?
If not, than you have a lot more choices, some good colleges accept a lot of transfer students.
You're probably busy, and I'm not...
Ok, here is a normal state university (Arizona State Univeristy).
Transfer Students
* Total number of transfer students who applied: 7,413
* Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 6,491
Do you only want to transfer to Caltech? If so why?
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Do you only want to transfer to a school in California? If so why?
If not, than you have a lot more choices, some good colleges accept a lot of transfer students.
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SeReNiTy said:
If you are even considering the idea that they are pipe dreams, then they probably are. If you aren't straight A, top of the class, local hero, etc etc, you will probably have a big fight on your hands.
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Pengwuino said:
I want to study physics and maths at caltech, academically I'm doing fine, I'm just worried about tuition fees and accomodation fees, i want a scholarship. How do i go about entering? I heard you got to sit a entrance exam on american history and english etc...true?
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Well domestic applications is simply an application and nothing else really. I'm really not sure what foreign applicants need however. It will say on their website.
Mind you, "fine" is not going to cut it. We're talking about one of the top universities on this planet. I mean an 8% admission rate... and most people won't even apply knowing they can't get in.
Mind you, "fine" is not going to cut it. We're talking about one of the top universities on this planet. I mean an 8% admission rate... and most people won't even apply knowing they can't get in.
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I would like to know, why do you have your mind set on going to Caltech and no other colleges?
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