Chances for getting into UIUC CS program?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Hi,
I’m currently a junior who is looking into the computer science program at UIUC. I know it’s extremely competitive, and wanted to know my chances at getting in.

Tests/Grades:
36 ACT (35 math, 36 science, 35 english, 36 reading)
5.2 weighted GPA, 4.2 unweighted. (my school’s GPA is kinda weird – basically I have all A’s and A+'s, never had an A-)

AP Classes (have taken/will take):
US History
Psychology
Government/Politics
Macroeconomics
Language&Composition
Literature&Composition
Calc BC
Physics
Computer Science
German

Extracurriculars:
NHS
German Honor Society
Math Honor Society
Mathletes
International Club
Varsity Scholastic Bowl
JV Tennis
Volunteer at local hospital

Awards:
Seal of Biliteracy for German
Individually qualified for state in mathletes fresh/soph year
Placed 1st in conference for tennis this year

Race: White
Gender: Female
State: IL (southwest suburb of chicago)

Thanks so much for any input!

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@peanutbuttersand Your stats look very qualified. I have a good friend whose son just got admitted to UIUC CS and he did a paid internship at a company as a mobile app developer. If I were you, I would try to find a summer job related to software development or do a personal software development project. It will show your strong interest in CS. Good luck…

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I would say that’s a pretty good resume for CS at UIUC or most top tier universities. Being female may also help like a URM, as UIUC had stated they were trying to boost their CS enrollment to nearly 50-50 male-female. Nothing should be considered a safety to UIUC CS-Engineering, but it is definitely a good target program for you. One possible consideration for summer or fall is some sort of relevant EC in CS, like a club, competition, internship, boot camp, etc.

You may also consider applying to those top tier programs that might offer you a merit scholarship. Maybe Carnegie Mellon, Michigan, Maryland, USC, Georgia Tech, Purdue, etc. You might get lucky and earn something making it cheaper than UIUC or even a full ride if UIUC doesn’t offer as much. Good luck!