California Institute of Technology

Testing policy

Caltech is test-required for students matriculating in 2027.

This policy applies to students matriculating in Fall 2025 or later.

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Policy history

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These dates are matriculation years — the fall a student started college.

Shown by graduation year, assuming four years in college.

  1. Matriculation years Fall 2006–Fall 2020 Graduation years 2010–2024

    Required

  2. Matriculation years Fall 2021–Fall 2024 Graduation years 2025–2028

    Test blind

  3. Matriculation year Fall 2025 or later Graduation year 2029 or later Current

    Required

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