Hi, can you please chance me. I took the template from another person on this forum, thanks TimforCS!
Objective :
Currently beginning senior year.
ACT:31 - going to retake in September/ aiming for 33-34
Unweighted GPA for 10-11: 3.2 - I know, low.
Weighted GPA 10-11: 3.69
Rank/percentile (if available): Top 30%
AP Scores: AP US (3)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc, AP Comp Sci, AP Macro, AP Chem
Extracurriculars:
Various Clubs Key, Psych
200+ Volunteering Hours – Helped setup computer systems at a local hospital
Built multiple apps for School purposes
Leadership role with my FIRST Robotics Team (programming)
Worked at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore clinic
Built a website for a non-profit food recycling organization
- UW-Madison
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- University of Illinois - Urbana
- UW-Milwaukee
- Marquette University
Thanks!
Your GPA is a liability for UW Madison and UIUC depending upon what college at UIUC you are applying to. UW Madison is actually pretty hard to get into, easier if you are a Wisconsin resident perhaps but still not easy
Thanks! Yea, i do live in Wisconsin, so hopefully it will be easier. And for UIUC i plan to enter the college of engineering, but I already know that will be a reach.
The freshman admit rate to UW-Madison for Wisconsin residents is 70%…work on that GPA!
For UIUC, the chance actually depends on major, not just engineering. However, the stat for individual program is hard to find. They show one slide at the information session a couple years ago but I cannot find that info anywhere on the web. Anyway, the admission average GPA for UIUC engineering has been 3.9 and the mid 50 ACT was 31-34 in the last couple years. Their in state admission rate is high. Their financial aid really sucks and they don’t have much merit scholarships.
Yeah, after some talk with my parents, I don’t think I will apply there.
@Madison85 Thanks for the input! Do you think having a recommendation letter can help?
It would be foolish not to have a recommendation letter!
UIUC does not want any LOR. That would be the only exception.