Should I even consider Caltech as a possible college to apply to?

larrylamarck
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:51:59 +0000

Thanks for all the responses guys. It’s a lot less convoluted than the thread I made in the College Search section…

@menloparkmom
My PSAT scores are in the 230’s as well. Thanks for the tip!

@mazewanderer
I am from CA. I’ll look into Cal State SLO! I don’t really mind the number of schools I apply to - mostly, it’s up to my parents and how much they can/will dish out to help me with the fees. My dad said he thinks it’s safer to have 20 despite my initial number of around 10-15, so I still have space to find schools. It’s just that I don’t know what schools would be a good fit for me. I don’t have any preferences other than a strong CS program with financial aid.

I understand that aspect of Caltech admissions, so I wanted to ask your opinion on it.

EDIT: I should also add that I do like the idea of out-of-state schools, although I will still apply to California schools.