<p>Most everyone who enters Caltech has the “Can I make it?” jitters… It is normal to feel that way. You are used to being the very best of the best at your school, and you will be mixed in with others who are all amazing. However, it is true that they will not admit you if you cannot do the work. That is really true. It is a bit daunting to be working with the best minds of our generation, but it also spurs you on to be better than you would be otherwise. You will be challenged at Caltech, no doubt, but challenged in a way to make you push yourself to be better than you would be coming from any other place. Seriously.</p>