Does Caltech accept A levels?

Please note that we do not automatically grant credit for AP, IB, A Level, Pre-U, or college courses taken prior to enrollment. Each student accepted to Caltech will take a math and physics placement exam prior to enrolling.

What grades do you need to get into Caltech?

What is the minimum GPA? Caltech does not have a minimum GPA requirement. However, most successful applicants have a US GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and/or are in the top 5 to 10\% of their class.

Is Caltech the hardest school to get into?

The west coast is home to a number of prestigious public and private colleges, and many can prove tough to get into.

What AP courses does Caltech accept?

The typical classes we see include AP Calculus BC, IB Math HL, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and/or Differential Equations. We cannot stress enough that these specific courses are not a requirement; the context of what your school offers is paramount.

Do you qualify for a Caltech specific fee waiver program?

Caltech requires a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Eligibility criteria include: qualifying for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program, receiving a College Board, ACT, and/or NACAC fee waiver; being eligible for a Pell Grant, participating in TRIO programs.

Does Caltech require SAT 2021?

Caltech Announces Two-Year Moratorium on SAT and ACT Requirements. This change, made in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on access to these exams for students across the country and globe, will be in effect for all first-year students applying to Caltech for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022.

How do I get into Caltech 2021?

With a GPA of 4.19, Caltech requires you to be at the top of your class. You’ll need nearly straight A’s in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes – AP or IB courses – to show that college-level academics is a breeze.

How many AP credits does Caltech accept?

Please note that we do not grant credit for AP, IB, A Level, Pre-U, or college courses taken prior to enrollment. Each student accepted to Caltech will take a math and physics placement exam prior to enrolling. Based on the results of these exams, you may place out of courses and be granted credit for those courses.

Does Caltech accept transfer credits?

Caltech does not report a specific number of credits required for transfer….What are the transfer requirements for Caltech?

Admission Item	Required?
College Transcript	Required of All
Essay or Personal Statement	Required of All
Interview	Not Required
Standardized Test Scores	Not Required

What happens if I Am accepted to Caltech early action?

If you are accepted in Early Action, you are not obligated to attend Caltech. You have until May 1 to give us your matriculation response. If you are denied in Early Action, you may not reapply during Regular Decision.

Who is eligible to apply to Caltech?

Students who share a Caltech student’s unbridled sense of curiosity and extraordinary interests in science, engineering, and technology are encouraged to apply.

How does Caltech decide what courses to place out of?

Each student accepted to Caltech will take a math and physics placement exam prior to enrolling. Based on the results of these exams, you may place out of courses and be granted credit for those courses.

What is the Caltech admissions process change for the fall 2021?

This change is in effect for those students applying for the Caltech class that begins in the fall of 2021. Click here for more information about this change our admissions process. In lieu of test scores, the Admissions Committee will increase its focus on the review and evaluation of a student’s academic preparedness prior to applying to Caltech.