<p>I thought the exact same thing OP, and almost didn’t apply. I ended up going with (for my 3 things): computer animation (with a lil programming), an internship I did for the summer before Junior year, and an engineering survey course I did the summer before senior year. Not exactly primo math/science competitions or clubs. :P</p>
<p>But…I got in. So, if you want to go to Caltech, go for it.</p>
<p>You’ve got the test scores, just let your love for programming/math/science rock out the essays. :)</p>