California Institute of Technology (CALTECH)
Caltech was founded in 1861 by Amos Gager Throop as
Throop Polytechnic Institute and then ultimately it was renamed as California
Institute of Technology in 1928.
Throop was a self-made businessman from Chicago. His
family was not that well off. It was established school of arts and crafts.
There are six academic divisions:
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Engineering and Applied Science
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Humanities and Social science
Which
major is most popular and strongest in Caltech?
STEM
subjects: Engineering.
Currently ranked: 7#. Unofficially it is considered 2#
in STEM subjects, especially engineering.
The best Major to study at Caltech:
Computer
Science – The degree would be the most recommended subject to
take.
People who join CALTECH are passionate and good in
Science/Maths.
Nobel
Laureates
Albert Einstein was a faculty. Do you need any more reason.?
Until 2022, there about totaling 38 people including
alumni and faculty honored with Nobel prizes from Caltech.
Some of them include:
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Howard Hughes
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Richard Feynman. Physicist. His book is a
motivator for students of Science.
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Bob Lazar
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Linus Pauling-American Chemist. Students of chemistry have heard of him.
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Frank Capra-American
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Kip S Thorne
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Thomas Hunt Morgan
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William Shockley
People who attend Caltech do so get quality education,
prestige, honor, and finally money.
Aiming
for CALTECH
Unofficially CALTECH is considered no 2 in
technology-related Majors.
Acceptance rate for CALTECH: 2.7%
Acceptance Rate for MIT: 4%
The acceptance rate for IIT: is 0.5% to 2%.
For students of the Indian subcontinent, it might be
less tough to get admission at CALTECH.
A total of nine universities helped in creating IIT
Kanpur.
A student has to be very good at math (Excellent) and
love it too. He attends the Maths Olympiad securing good positions.
Must focus on:
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Math-98%
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Physics-90%
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Chemistry-90%
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Biology(Recommended)
The percentages are just to give applicants an idea
while not necessarily exact requirements.
The student has to plan to target CALTECH from 7th
grade so he makes sure his marks are good in science subjects as well as
getting good recommendations from teachers.
Secondly
The student must involve himself in extracurricular
studies.
This is not the requirement now.
Make sure you have studied Calculus in A Levels /or
Higher Secondary. Or additionally get a
private tutor and study again Calculus, making sure you are an expert in it. Tutors are different in the US and very expensive.
The applicant should be top of the class: 1st-5th
student in class.
SAT
Requirements:
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1545/1600-That is 96%. Target 1590 to be
safe.
Before taking the SAT you have to contact CALTECH.
Other Requirements:
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SAT/ACT
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SAT Essay-optional
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SAT Subject tests –Optional
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A Level/HSC.
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Course Work
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Recommendations by teachers
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GPA 4-0
IB
Requirements:
38-43
The
Bangladeshi Perspective
You need the following:
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Start
planning from 6th Grade.
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Be passionate about science. Like “Eureka,
it is so reasonable”
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Involve in extracurricular activities:
soccer, football, and cricket.
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Join a computer club. These clubs are
related to institutions and universities.
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Follow the FB page: Beyond Borders.
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Class 7-10 coursework including tests. Aim
for getting 90-96%
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Teachers recommendation
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Essays.
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IELTS-6.5
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Funding-Expensive. You have to apply for
financial aid. Do that early
Sample Essay:
In my junior year, our school’s Robotics Club decided to enter
the annual Robotics Challenge. From videos of past competitions, it was clear
that robots could achieve some pretty amazing things, and we were eager to try
our hand. I got the task of programming our robot’s pathfinding, which I
thought would be a cool challenge.
Initial tests, however,
were not promising. Our robot, which we affectionately dubbed ‘Rover’, seemed
to have a mind of its own, often getting lost or stuck in corners. This wasn’t
what I expected, and instead of feeling defeated, I got really curious. Why was
our algorithm struggling?
After some deep dives
online and discussions with our club advisor, I stumbled upon the A* algorithm.
It was touted as one of the best for pathfinding. Many late nights were spent
poring over code, making adjustments, and running trial after trial.
The moment ‘Rover’
smoothly navigated our test maze was unforgettable. Beyond just the success,
this experience opened my eyes to how vast and complex robotics can be. It also
sparked a newfound interest in AI and how machines can learn and adapt
Be honest, don’t tailor-make.
Case to Case varies though. If you are passionate it
might you have voluntarily set up an advanced tech lab at your village school.
CALTECH is a research-based university so the applicant
has to be interested in it.
Follow our FB page for exact Requirements.
Tuition
Fees
63,000+ US$ per year (63 Lakh BDT per year). Four years
cost is:
252,000 USD. Translates to 2 Crore, 52 Lakhs. That is
just the tuition fees.
Scholarships:
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Microsoft Scholarships.
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Financial aid from CALTECH
Bangladeshi students do not have access to financial
aid like Indians in undergraduate studies.
Wealthy people should give scholarships to deserving candidates
who get a chance in the US or recognized Universities.
Caltech
applicants from Villages in Bangladesh
Two students made the unbelievable possible.
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Nafis Ul Haque Sifat-(Chandpur) -MIT
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Sanjida Nusrat(Mymensigh) -Caltech
Both got accepted to MIT and Caltech fully funded in
undergraduate programs.
We get the following:
Look for projects or Programs to join.
https://www.facebook.com/beyondbordersbogura
For Out of Dhaka:
Applicants have to concentrate on strengthening their English
skills.
We Edutek can make your dreams into reality.
Our teachers lived I West and international countries.
We at Edutek help in:
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Maths
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English
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SAT/IELTS
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TOEL
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IB courses
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Facing Embassy/College Interview
Edutek provides these services remotely by ZOOM/MEET.
Pls, email to edutekbd@gmail.com
Remember
impossible does not Exist
Caltech admission Requirements.
Not motivated?
See this move.
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