What GPA do you need to get into Caltech?

What GPA do you need to get into Caltech?

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.

What average do you need to get into Caltech?

Average GPA: 4.19 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.

Is it harder to get into Caltech?

How difficult is it to get into Caltech? One of the most common questions applicants have about applying to Caltech is the difficulty of the process. As we just mentioned, Caltech has an acceptance rate of 6.7%.

Can I get into Caltech with a 3.0 GPA?

Is your high school GPA good enough for Caltech? The average high school GPA for admitted students at Caltech is 4.21 on a 4.0 scale. This is a very competitive GPA, and Caltech is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

What is the admission process for Caltech graduate programs?

Admission to Caltech’s graduate programs is granted to a select number of students of superior ability. In general, the admission process takes place once each year for enrollment during the fall.

What do first-year students say about Caltech?

First-year students who choose Caltech value the ability to boldly pursue their interests in STEM while immersed in an intimately-sized community of scholars.

What if my Caltech application is incomplete?

The following is a list of materials required for a complete application for first-year admission. If your application is missing any one of these components, it will be considered incomplete. Caltech does not have a preference between the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

How do I apply to Caltech through QuestBridge?

Students may apply for Caltech through the QuestBridge National College Match. NOTE: The application asks if you have any relatives who have attended and/or worked for Caltech. We do not use this information for evaluative purposes, and we do not give preferential treatment to applicants based on this information.