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Anushree Sinha
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The following table throws more light on the cost of attendance at Caltech:ParticularsExpensesTuitionUSD 60,816FeesUSD 2,439Housing/RoomUSD 11,247Food / MealsUSD 8,256Books and Supplies (approx.)USD 1,428Personal Expenses (approx.)USD 2,700Total Estimated Cost of AttendanceUSD 86,886
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It is not mandatory to submit GRE scores for graduate admissions at Caltech, but those students who still wish to report their scores are welcome to do so.
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The following exemptions apply for Caltech admissions and non submission of ELP scores:English is the primary language of instruction in the secondary schoolApplicants with a degree from a college or university whose primary instruction is in English
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Applicants can submit Common or Coalition application or QuestBridge application for undergraduate admissions while admission applications are accepted directly through Caltech website for graduate admissions.
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Caltech has a very competitive selectivity rate which is usually less than 10%. Admissions are selective hence, admits are also lower for all levels of study - 982 UG and 1,419 students for at the graduate level were admitted in the Fall 2023. The student-faculty ratio on average is 3:1. Caltech students and faculty have received 46 nobel prizes over the years.
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Students applying for BSc courses at Caltech need to have the below requirements ready before applying to the Caltech. LOR: BSc requiresLOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters and the university asks faculty to write the LOR’s for high school studentsStatement of purpose ( an SOP): An SOP is essential for the application process for Caltech. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. Transcripts of high school: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with high school cer
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The application fee for international students applying for BSc computer Science courses is USD 75. This fee helps cover the administrative costs associated with processing applications for the program. The application fee might change. However, keep checking the official Caltech website to avoid confusion before submitting your application forms.
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Below are the requirements for MSc course at Caltech :LOR: M.Sc course needs a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. Statement of purpose ( an SOP): An SOP is essential for the application process for Caltech. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. Transcripts and degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral programme may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions o
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The Computer Science course at Caltech has consistently demonstrated its excellence in recent years according to THE rankings. In 2021 the University was in 25 positions. However, there has been a drastic climb in the ranking to 13th position in 2022. However, we could witness a small dip in 2022, but we can see the improvement. But applicants considering Caltech surely could consider it mainly because it’s in the top 20 Universities across the globe. Ranked By202120222023THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [6]251319
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The application fee for international students applying for MSc courses is USD 100. This fee helps cover the administrative costs associated with processing applications for the program. The application fee might change. However, keep checking the official Caltech website to avoid confusion before submitting your application forms.
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