一、降低具有潜力的STEM学生入学门槛

　　加州理工学院要求申请人在高中完成一定数量的STEM和人文课程，以确保他们能够成功应对该学院严格的核心课程。然而，一些课程，如微积分、化学和物理，并不是所有学校都提供的。

　　为了解决这些差异，加州理工学院正在与可汗学院(Khan Academy)和Schoolhouse.world合作进行新的计划试点项目，提供免费的在线课程、辅导和认证过程。

　　认证过程允许没有获得这些课程或无法解决课程冲突的学生通过可汗学院修读微积分、化学和物理课程。这些学生随后可以通过Schoolhouse.world提交达到或超过90%的考试成绩，以满足课程要求。

　　二、提供新的短文书题目

　　加州理工学院认为，短文书的旨在为申请人提供一个讲述Caltech的价值观是如何与他们产生共鸣的机会。

　　以下是加州理工学院2023-2024附加文书题目：

　　必答学术题：

　　Because of the rigorous courses in the core curriculum, Caltech students don't declare a major until the end of their first year. However, some students arrive knowing which academic fields and areas already most excite them, or which novel fields and areas they most want to explore.If you had to choose an area of interest or two today, what would you choose? Why did you choose that area of interest? (Max: 200 words)

　　必答简答题

　　1. At Caltech, we investigate some of the most challenging, fundamental problems in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Identify and describe two STEM-related experiences from your high school years, either in or out of the classroom, and tell us how and why they activated your curiosity. What about them made you want to learn more and explore further? (Min: 100/Max: 200 words for each experience)

　　2. The creativity, inventiveness, and innovation of Caltech's students, faculty, and researchers have won Nobel Prizes and put rovers on Mars. But Techers also imagine smaller scale innovations every day, from new ways to design solar cells to how to 3D print dorm decor. How have you been a creator, inventor, or innovator in your own life? (Min: 200 / Max: 250)

　　3. Caltech's mission – to cultivate learning, discovery, and innovation for the benefit of humanity – relies on its community members embracing fundamental Caltech values:

　　Openness and enthusiasm for having preconceptions challenged

　　Respect and appreciation for the idea that, while we are all members of the same community, the opportunities we've had to develop, showcase, and apply our talents have not been equal

　　Passion for the ideal that science can and should meaningfully improve the lives of others

　　Share what one or more of these values evokes for you. (Min: 200 / Max: 400)

　　可选简答题

　　1. If there are aspects of your life or social or personal identity that you feel are not captured elsewhere in this application, please tell us about them below. (Max: 150 words)

　　2. When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through marathons of coding, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speed-cubing to participating in varsity athletics to reading romance novels. What is a favorite interest or hobby, and why does it bring you joy? (Max: 100 words)

　　3. Did you have a hard time narrowing it down to just one interest or hobby? We understand – Caltech students like to stay busy, too – tell us about another hobby or interest! (Max: 50 words)

　　可选学术简答题

　　OPTIONAL: Have you had any extenuating circumstances (such as limited course selection or disruptions), that have affected your coursework, but that are not described elsewhere in your application? If so, tell us about them here.

　　Some Caltech applicants engage in STEM competitions locally, nationally, or internationally (eg.,AIME, Science Olympiad, International Science Olympiads). If you have received any STEM honors or awards, list them here (with scores, if applicable).

　　由此可见，加州理工更加看重学生的软实力背景。想要申请加州理工的同学们，要注意学术科研等软背景的提升了。

　　三、新增在文书中AI使用规范

　　随着AI的广泛应用，如何在申请中道德地使用AI也成了大学们考虑的问题。

　　Caltech认为，符合学术道德的使用AI包括：使用ChatGPT、Bard等工具来生成问题，帮助学生进行头脑风暴;检查文书的语法、拼写错误;或研究大学申请流程。

　　但使用AI来创作文书是绝对不可取的，包括：直接复制粘贴AI生成的文章;依靠AI生成的内容来概述或起草文书;用AI生成的内容替换你的内容;使用了经过翻译的其它语言的文章内容等。

　　加州理工招生官表示，我们想要通过这类文书传达加州理工学院为人类的利益培养学习、发现和创新的使命，因此我们也希望申请者能从中让我们看到这些价值观对自己的影响，并且是学生发自内心最真实的声音。

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