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California Institute of Technology

2026-27 · Common App

Auto-compiled from official sources, August 2026 — confirm on the application.

Restrictive Early Action November 1, 2026Regular Decision January 3, 2027

Main personal statement required (250-650 words), plus:

  1. why major200 words (hard cap)required
    Describe a STEM activity or experiment you conducted and what you learned.
    Review my draft
  2. community identity200 words (hard cap)required
    Caltech values community and collaboration. Describe how you collaborate with others.
    Review my draft
  3. intellectual curiosity200 words (hard cap)required
    What piques your curiosity in STEM?
    Review my draft

REA Nov 1.

Source: https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply/first-year-applicants