Jarrid J. Whitney Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid California Institute of Technology Paul Kohn Vice Provost for Enrollment

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1 Jarrid J. Whitney Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid California Institute of Technology Paul Kohn Vice Provost for Enrollment Services Georgia Institute of Technology Stuart Schmill Dean of Admissions Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2 Nation s finest STEM/Technological universities Improving the human condition Leading to the answer US profile: 21 st science/ 25 th for math

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5 The Campus Pasadena, California 124 Acres $368 million annually in sponsored research 150 start-ups since 1995 Top 5 patent producing institution 300 faculty 550 post-docs 950 undergraduate students

6 Only 950 Undergraduates 3:1 student faculty ratio 64% of classes have less than 20 students Wealth of hands-on research opportunities Unusually collegial and collaborative academic community A graduate school experience at the undergraduate level

7 Honor Code No member of the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage of any other member of the Caltech community. Students are routinely given 24-hour access to labs, workshops, and other facilities on campus Collaboration on homework and other assignments is encouraged Exams are never proctored (most of them are take-home)

8 Six Academic Divisions 30 options divided into 6 academic divisions: Biology Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Engineering and Applied Science Geological and Planetary Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy The Independent Studies Program allows students to design a customized course of study with the guidance of faculty members.

9 (New) Core Curriculum 3 terms of mathematics 3 terms of physics 2 terms of chemistry 1 term of biology 1 Freshman menu course (astronomy, geology, environmental engineering and science or energy science) 2 terms of introductory lab courses 1 term of scientific communication 12 terms of social science and humanities courses 3 terms of physical education

10 Research-Based Education Many ways for students to get involved with research: academic year research, pay, credit, internships Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) Caltech s largest student research program 400+ students participated in 2012 $6,000 award for participation Most proposals accepted

11 Off-Campus Research Facilities

12 Social Life 150 official student organizations ASCIT - active student government California Tech student newspaper Music, Art and Theater Athletics - Division III

13 Traditions and Pranks!

14 Admit Rate 12% Applicants 5,537 Our Freshman F 12 Class! Class Size 264 Enrolling Mid-50% SAT Enrolling Mid-50% ACT 34-35

15 How to Apply & Deadlines You can only apply to Caltech using the Common Application You must submit both the application and the Caltech Supplement online Early Action: November 1, 2012 Regular Decision: January 3, 2013 What is in the Application? Common Application Caltech Supplement Secondary School Report/ Counselor Recommendation High School and College Transcripts Teacher Recommendations 1 Math or Science 1 Humanities or Social Science SAT or ACT Scores SAT Subject Tests: Math Level 2 and one of the Science Exams Financial Aid Need blind and meet 100% of demonstrated need (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) Financial Aid is available for International Students

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17 Enjoy Campus Access Atlanta

18 World-class Academics Vibrant Campus Life

19 Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Teaching Pre-Veterinary

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21 100 years of Cooperative Education Internship Program Practical Education Undergraduate Research Living-Learning Communities Engaged Faculty

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23 Factors we consider: Rigor of curriculum & weighted GPA SAT or ACT scores Extracurricular Activities Personal Essay Factors that are OPTIONAL: SAT II Subject Tests AP/IB scores Factors we DO NOT consider: Major Choice TOEFL exam scores Recommendation Letters Personal Interview High School Transcript Application Date Decision Date Possible Decisions Deposit Deadline Early Action - October 15* Mid-December Admit, Defer, Deny May 1 International - December 15 Mid-March Admit, Waitlist, Deny May 1 Regular Decision - January 10 Mid-March Admit, Waitlist, Deny May 1

24 APPLICANTS: 14,735 ADMIT RATE: 54% CLASS SIZE: 3,000 MID-50% GPA: MID-50% SAT: MID-50% ACT: 28-32

25 Leadership, Scholarship, Progress and Service Apply for admission by October 15 th Approx. 500 Semi-finalists / 100 finalists named in February PS Weekend in March- naming 50 Scholarship recipients Awards up to a full ride + study abroad plus research/service grant

26 Georgia Residents Non-Georgia Residents Tuition $7,950 $27,025 Fees/Books/Personal Expenses $14,420 $14,420 Total Per Year* (2 semesters) $22,370 $41,445 Average Georgia Tech graduate starting salary over double the national average. Average student loan debt of Georgia Tech grads is 20% lower than the national average. Required Form Available Due to GT Award Available FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Georgia Tech Aid Application January 1 February 15 November 1 February 15 Beginning April 1

27 Create/ update your MyGT page Meet your admission counselor Research your major/ contact your academic advisor Schedule a visit to campus

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29 Introduction

30 Students

31 Mission

32 Mind and Hand

33 Mind and Hand Collaboration

34 The 25,800 currently active companies founded by MIT Alumni employ about 3.3 million people and generate annual world sales of $2 trillion, producing the equivalent of the eleventh-largest economy in the world. Kauffman Foundation Mind and Hand Entrepreneurship

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