<p>Caltech has a really small office such that they know the names and types of students who have applied. I was surprised at how they remembered all of my son’s details and information. They look for a very specific type of student, and they seem to know exactly who they want.
Read the open letter,
<a href=“Why Caltech is different--an open letter - California Institute of Technology - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/577759-why-caltech-is-different-an-open-letter-p1.html</a>
I think they would remember your application twice.</p>