<p>Feliz, in case you are interested, I received some clarifications from WashU 3-2 coordinator, that may be helpful:</p>
<p>“The 3-2 program varies a little depending on the engineering school in which you are interested, and to some degree in which particular engineering discipline you are interested. Bowdoin has programs available to all students with CalTech, Columbia and Dartmouth. For the CalTech and Columbia programs you complete most of a physics major, plus some other required courses (spelled out in the college catalog - available online) in three years and then apply to transfer to CalTech or Columbia for the two years of the engineering program. Admission to CalTech is difficult – you have to be at the top of the class here at Bowdoin to have a chance. Admission to Columbia is guaranteed if you take the required Bowdoin courses and maintain a B average.”</p>
<p>So, apparently CalTech is not a “lock” by any means.</p>
<p>By the way, today my son got acceptance from Tufts also, to make life more complicated.</p>