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@meMari2010
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 • 2 months ago •
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International student-Caltech

Hello!

I am currently a freshman at High school and also an international student. I want to go to Caltech and my interests are in Physics and Math. Can anyone please share their advice as to how i should navigate, what Ecs would be best, etc?

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@Old_Money_44
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 • 2 months ago

Of course! :D

Since you are a freshman, you have to choose the classes you will take for the next four(4) years of college WISELY. Choose classes relating to Physics and Mathematics(Based off of your interest in physics, you can enroll in Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus, since these classes are related to different types of physics). But remember, those classes you cannot take as of right now, since you are in 9th grade. You must pass Algebra One FIRST, and then you can go on to Geometry in your Sophomore year, and so on(Remember to talk to your counselor to plan what classes you will take for your next three(3) years of high school).

For ECs, you can choose to be in academic competitions(If your school has an academic team like an Honors Society participating in academic competitions, then you can sign up for that; but remember to make sure that you meet their requirements before signing up). Any extras can be enrolling in AP Physics and AP Math classes if you'd like! It will be challenging, but it will look very impressive on your high school transcript when applying to colleges!

I hope my answer to your question helped! If you have any other questions, let me know!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@meMari20102 months ago [edited]

Thank you! the thing is that my school doesn't allow us to choose our subjects until A levels but my main subjects are, CS, Physics and Math. As for Ecs I don't have APs and I am looking for competitions online! What do you think colleges look for in an international student?

@Old_Money_44a month ago [edited]

Personally, I believe that colleges look for a student who has strong academic potential and can stand out from other applicants. An applicant that is passionate about what he or she wants to major in can stand out than the rest and can have colleges consider you joining, and a good academic history in High School(I recommend enrolling in AP classes when you can; try talking to your counselor to see what AP classes you believe are best for you) can increase your chances of acceptance!

@Old_Money_44a month ago [edited]

If your school does not have AP classes, I recommend taking part of academic competitions as you mentioned! Either way, you still will have an impressive high school transcript once you graduate high school!

@Old_Money_44a month ago [edited]

Also, since you want to go to Caltech, I'll tell you what they look for in an international student so that you can have less research work! Based off of my research, for applying to Caltech, every student must have mastery in these following subjects: Four years of math, including one year of calculus 1, 2

One year of physics 1

One year of chemistry 1

One year of biology (recommended)

Four years of English 3

Two years of history and/or social sciences courses (3+ years recommended)

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