Who are some of the notable alumni members of the Caltech?
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The Caltech is one of the popular universities in the world. There are nearly 25,000 alumni members living around the world. The alumni members are renowned in ther fields. Some of the alumni members are:
Name
Profession
Howard Hughes
A prominent figure in the Aviation industry and a Film Producer
Richard Feynman American theoretical physicist, known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics in 1965 Linus Pauling American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry in 1954 and Nobel Peace Prize Winner in 1962. Thomas Hunt Morgan American evolutionary biologist, and geneticist. Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933
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The university does not conduct an entrance exam of its own; however, it does consider valid scores in the SAT or ACT for admission to undergraduate courses.
Students seeking admission to STEM courses are required to have completed their secondary school studies in the relevant fields.
Source: California Institute of Technology Official Website
The California Institute of Technology placement rate stood at 87% for the Class of 2023 graduates, according to the official Caltech website.
The likes of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple were among the names known to have hired the services of Caltech graduates.
The median salary figure for Caltech graduates stood at USD 110,000-USD 120,000 (INR 94.25 L-INR 1.02 Cr).
While the course fees are subject to vary as per the specialisation and levels of study, according to the official Caltech website, the average California Institute of Technology Fees for Indian students is USD 65.622 (INR 56 L) per year.
Students must also take into account the costs associated with living in California, such as: housing, food, and books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses and more.
Indian students seeking admission to Caltech are required to follow the steps mentioned below to secure their seats:
- Register on the official Catltech application portal (Questbridge or Common App)
- Choose a course and apply
- Make sure to upload all the required documents and fill in all mandatory fields as honestly as possible
- Review the application carefully
- Pay the standard California Institute of Technology application fee worth USD 75 (INR 6.4 K)
- Wait for the university to share an official response
- Accept the admission offer and start looking for accommodation near Caltech
Yes, the Caltech acceptance rate stands at 3%. while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 4.52% giving students a marginally better chance of admission.
Interested applicants must stand out among their peers both academically and non-academically, across every level of studies and submit a standout application to have the best possible chance of admission.
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