Does Caltech have a summer program for high school students?

There are Caltech summer sessions that are offered exclusively to high school students. This is known as the Caltech Summer Enrichment Program. This program is designed for high school students between 9th and 12th grade who want to become innovative researchers.

What is Caltech surf program?

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program is one of the “crown jewels” of Caltech. Since 1979, SURF students have had the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced mentors working at the frontier of their fields.

Does Caltech offer summer classes?

Summer programs at Caltech include Day Camp sessions of Education Unlimited Science and Engineering Camps and our Public Speaking Institute.

Are summer research programs good for medical school?

Since research is so critical to medicine overall, it is good for premeds to get early exposure to research. One great way to get more involved in research and boost your CV is by doing summer research programs.

Does Caltech accept IB credit?

Academic Preparation Checklist Please note that we do not grant credit for AP, IB, A Level, Pre-U, or college courses taken prior to enrollment. Each student accepted to Caltech will take a math and physics placement exam prior to enrolling.

How do you get into Caltech surf?

To be eligible for SURF, you must:

Be a continuing undergraduate student.
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Complete the third term at Caltech, or at another school under a program approved by a Dean.
Be eligible for fall term registration before beginning your SURF project and no later than July 1.

How do I get a scholarship to Caltech?

All scholarships and grants at Caltech are need-based, as the Institute does not have a merit aid program. Undergraduate students who fill out a financial aid application will be automatically considered for scholarships and grants from Caltech and the federal government.