I originally made a thread about this when I had a 32 on the ACT. However, I retook it in September, and got a 33. Even though it isn’t a huge improvement, I’m wondering if my chances at UIUC would change.
3.73 Unweighted GPA (most rigorous curriculum given what my school offered)
33 ACT (34 E, 30 M, 33 R, 33 S)- single sitting
34 ACT (35 E, 34 M, 33 R, 33 S)- superscored
APUSH (5), AP Chem (3)
6 APs, 4 Honors, 2 CC courses by the time I finish high school
Solid Extracurriculars and Essays
OOS (California)
Asian Indian Male
Major: Computer Engineering
Having a 33 composite is better than a 32 so yes it will help a little. UIUC does not superscore tests in any way that applicants normally think of superscoring. It considers mainly the test with highest composite. The engineering college will then also consider a higher math from another test, which in your case that helps because you have a higher math score from your first test, but the composite considered for admission is still 33.
Hi I’m a junior and I am trying to apply to uiuc. I am instate but the tuition is a lot of money so I was wondering if you could not only tell me my chances of getting in but my chances of getting the presidential scholarship or another scholarship the gives around 15k.
Gpa- 4.5 unweighted
5.1 weighted
Act- my first try I got a 24 with no preparation but I am aiming for a thirty(in sophmore year I got a 29 on my practice test)
I’ve taken many AP and honors classes and I’ve never gotten a C in my high school career
ECs
NMSF
Nhs
Dance team
Invited to a national medical conference in Boston with Nobel prize winners
(Couldn’t go due to financial issues)
Played uiumgo soccer league for 12 years
Choreographer for a dance team that dances to raise money to rebuild villages in Africa
Helped raise a fundraiser gala for a Nigerian town called ukpor(it’s in Africa where I’m from)
Key club
First generation American
I know that my act is really holding me down but if I am able to bring it to the 30’s range would I be able to get a good scholarship? I would also be majoring in a science and I live in Illinois. If I am not able to get 15k off then I won’t be able to go to my dream school. I already qualify for an almost full ride at mizzou if not. Please help! Thank you!
@billcsho when I met with an officer from the admissions office at UIUC she said the most competitive is bioengineering then comp sci then mech. So Computer engineering will help some.
@Ksty1098 I think bioengineering was the most competitive program. But last year, the computer science/engineering admission was getting really tough. I have read single digit admission rate here and the 34+ admission average ACT.