If there were one thing.......

Colleges & Universities California Institute of Technology
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<p>If there were one thing that could make or break you in applying to Caltech, what would it be?</p>

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<p>Outright, obvious passion for science or math, usually manifested through research.</p>

3

<p>A baggie of heroin taped to your application.</p>

4

<p>Checking off the box for “criminal offense” and putting down manslaughter.</p>

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<p>An application fee check with a few extra zeros (like 5 or 6). Draw a winky face (;-)) next to it so they’ll know it’s not a mistake.</p>