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California Institute of Technology, also known as Caltech, is a world-renowned science and engineering institute
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It has produced some of the world's brightest minds such as Nobel laureate recipients H. David Pollitzer, Richard Feynman, and Murray Gelman
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It is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus filled with individuals from all backgrounds
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Caltech also manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, sending probes to explore the planets
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of our solar system and quantify changes on our home planet. Have we intrigued you to join California Institute of Technology yet
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Then, keep on watching as we discuss how you can apply for an undergraduate degree program
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at this prestigious university. First, Google California Institute of Technology. Then, select the first option named California Institute of Technology
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In the website, go click on the button with the name menu on the top right, then select
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admissions and aid. Here scroll down until you find Undergraduate Admissions then click on Apply found in the text box below it You will now be redirected to the Undergraduate Admissions Procedure page where you can find the steps in applying to the university
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Scroll down until you find how to apply. Here, it is stated that most Caltech students apply using the Common Application Coalition, powered by Score or QuestBridge application
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It is also stated that international students are subject to different requirements
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Now, let's click on international applicants, which is right here. First off, the university defines an international student as a non-US citizen or permanent resident
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attending secondary school outside of the United States. Second, they state that the application procedures are almost the same as domestic applicants
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aside from the financial need consideration. Under academic preparation, it is stated that the applicants are expected to have completed 12 years of education or equivalent
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These years of education should include 4 years of math 1 year of calculus 1 year of chemistry and 1 year of physics International applicants whose country does not require 12 years of education can still be considered as long as the university finds them fit in the university
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All applicants are expected to submit their final transcript of grades, or their most recent transcript of grades if they haven't graduated
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The university also recommends that international applicants apply for restrictive early action or regular decision
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Scroll down and you will see that for all official academic documents to be submitted
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the university requires the school to send them directly to Caltech. It is also stated here that documents not in English are also required to be submitted
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with an official English translation. A short note here also states that fee waivers are offered to international applicants
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In line with their previous note, the university states that they are need-aware for international
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applicants, but they only have limited funds. Therefore, financial need may be a factor in
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the admission committee's decision to admit an applicant. The university then recommends
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that you apply for financial need at the start of your admission and as early as possible
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in your undergraduate career This is because you cannot apply for any academic period if you did not apply in your first year It should also be noted that financial aid offered by the university covers the full cost of attendance
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which includes tuition, housing, dining, books, fees, and personal expenses. We can also see the university's English proficiency exam scores requirement by scrolling further down the page
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If you are a native English speaker, the university may accept you from such requirement
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The accepted tests and minimum scores are as follows. 120 for Duolingo English Test, 7 for IALTS, and 100 for TOEFL
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That's pretty much it. But before we end this video, please take note that there is an application fee in California Institute of Technology, which is $75 U.S. dollars
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Alright, we hope you're now enticed to enroll in an undergraduate level degree program at the California Institute of Technology
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If you're looking for more comprehensive guides to study abroad, as well as scholarships for international students
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don't forget to check out our website, global scholarships.com. So, see you at the next one
