Changes for UIUC Engineering

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi guys, I'm currently a senior and an Illinois student, and I was wondering what my chances of getting into UIUC Enginering was. </p>

<p>Some information:
Class Rank: 25/620
Weighted GPA: 5.3171
Unweighted GPA: 4.7317
(GPA is based off of a 5.0 scale)</p>

<p>ACT: 29
English: 28
Math: 34
Reading: 23
Science: 29
(highest math subscore was 35)</p>

<p>AP Classes taken:
AP Human Geography (Sophomore)
AP English Language and Composition (Junior)</p>

<p>AP Classes currently taking:
AP US Government and Politics
AP Computer Science
Calculus BC
AP Macroeconomics
AP Chemistry
AP English Literature and Composition</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities:
<em>in school</em>
Tennis team (Freshmen/Sophomore)
Math team (Junior/Senior)
Chess club (Sophomore/Junior)
Big Brother/Big Sister (for Freshmen orientation) (Sophomore/Senior)</p>

<p><em>out of school</em>
Library volunteering
Church volunteering</p>

<p>People have told me that my changes of getting into UIUC for engineering is slim or none. Those people tend to be typically adults. However, whenever I ask some of my college friends or my counselor, they respond by saying I have a pretty good change. I don't know whether they're just saying it to be nice and not make me lose hope or whether they're sincere.
Most people instantly make judgments based off my ACT, but a lot of people tell me that colleges do not decide solely on ACT.
What do you guys think my chances of getting into UIUC for (Electrical) Engineering are?
Good, regular, bad? Please provide feedback as well :D</p>

<p>Thanks for the time guys!</p>

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<p>lol are you kidding? in state + 5.32 weighted? 29 ACT is also the middle 50% too. I’m sure you’ll be in. Work a good essay and good recs in. Also, you should get some more extracurriculars maybe because that’s pretty weak.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the quick reply.</p>

<p>But I believe you have a misunderstanding. The 29 act for middle 50% is for UIUC “overall” and not “engineering” alone. I applied to UIUC for engineering, which had a middle 50% of 31-34 ACT score in 2012. Based off the score, I would be below the 50%, ACT-wise.</p>

<p>For engineering, would you guys think I could get in the the engineering program at UIUC? </p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

<p>NOTE: Anyone who hasn’t noticed, the title should be “Chances for UIUC Engineering”. I don’t know if or how you can change the title.</p>

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<p>no problem.
retake the ACT and score that range i think youll be in for sure. However with lack of EC’s and that new knowledge i’ll change this to a high match. </p>

<p>Chance me please?
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<p>I forgot to mention this.</p>

<p>It may not be a whole lot of “additional” info, but…</p>

<p>Rewards:
Math Honors Society (Jr/Sr)
French Honors Society (Jr)
English Honors Society (Jr/Sr)</p>

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<p>Your all set for UIUC except maybe for your ACT score. Get it little higher but i doubt ud get rejected even with a 29 cuz your GPA and ECs will make up for it. </p>

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<p>i heard UIUC has superscore???
**<em>University of Illinois says that they do not superscore the ACT. However, they say “</em>Colleges will often evaluate results from the sub-scores (English, Math, etc.). If an applicant submits scores from more than one test date, the highest sub-score(s) will be used in this evaluation.” *</p>

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<p>I’m not too sure about this. But in regards to UIUC’s superscore, they don’t actually <em>create</em> a superscore, but they do evaluate individual subscores, as you stated.</p>

<p>Do you think that my 35 on the ACT Math will bolster my chances of getting into UIUC Engineering?</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>Anyone? Please</p>

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<p>You are well within the top 5% of your class, in-state, and your ACT is not exactly horrible. You should keep in mind that engineering stats tend to be inflated by computer science and bio-medical engineering applicants because these are hot trendy areas right now. You should be fine in Electrical Engineering. </p>

<p>Worst comes to worst, you will automatically be re-considered for admission as an undecided major. It might be a little more of a pain in the bottom to get into all the classes you need, but profs are understanding if you talk to them and intro classes are big. After providing yourself with good grades for a semester or two, you should be able to transfer in internally with no problem.</p>

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<p>You do have a pretty good chance. Your ACT is only slightly below the middle 50, which is more than covered up by your GPA. Moreover, you are an in-state student. I am quite sure you will make it. Best of Luck!</p>

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<p>Match (maybe low match for EE)</p>

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<p>As a current UIUC upperclassman, I believe you have great chances. Just got to wait and see how it plays out, so good luck!</p>

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<p>I think you’re act score is a little low. But since the math portion is well in range, it compensates for some of the score. You’re gpa also helps out the situation. Since it’s engineering, it could be pretty unpredictable.
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