How is applying to Southern California Institute of Technology different from applying to other universities in USA?

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    Subhash Kumar Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

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    Applying to the Southern California Institute of Technology (SCIT) is different from other U.S. universities mainly because it has a rolling admissions cycle; programs usually start every five weeks, making entry points more flexible. SCIT also puts much emphasis on a more personalized admissions process, where students applying for a programme are guided by an admissions advisor from the time of application. Unlike most universities that use centralized applications, SCIT requires applicants to fill out its particular application form and may also include an interview. It also specializes in technical fields, with a curriculum that fo

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