Hello, I was just wondering what my chances are to get into UIUC Engineering. I am currently a rising senior and I’m planning to major in Computer Science. I am also out-of-state.
ACT: 31, Math:35, Reading:32, English: 30, Science:25
SAT: Haven’t taken
AP Exams taken by end of Senior year: World History, Computer Science, Calculus AB, Physics 1, English Language and Composition, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Physics C Mechanics, Physics C E&M,Government and Politics, Psychology
UW GPA: 3.76
Rank: 24%
EC
2 years of FBLA-Placed at State
5 years of YMCA Washington State Youth and Government with 2 years of CONA(Conference on National Affairs)
3 years of National Honor Society
2 years of Debate
5 years of Taekwondo-Achieved First Degree Black Belt
Thanks for your help!
Honestly, fairly low considering how insanely competitive CS-Engineering is. If you have any interest in theoretical math, statistics, or any of the +X majors in LAS you could try to improve your chances by applying to those (Still very competitive) somewhat less competitive majors. You still take the same Core 9 CS classes (CS125,126/242,173,225,233,241,357,374,421). Also try retaking the ACT? Idk man, best of luck
@literallymarx yeah, I get what you’re saying. I think for me I can get into the university, but getting into the college is going to be a reach. Thanks for the response. Are you currently in engineering?
Yeah, I’m a current ENG CS and Engineering Physics double major.
@literallymarx Is non-computer science engineering hard to get into?
@literallymarx and could I do a minor in computer science or would that not be possible?
Hey what’s up. Engineering depends on the major. Outside of CS, MechE and BioE are considered the hardest to get into. However, “hard” is a relative term. Outside of those 3 majors it’s still hard to get into engineering, but those are the hardest.
Doing a minor in CS is tricky. You don’t need any special permission, but getting a seat in the classes will be very tricky, as CS majors have priority in registration. The first 3 classes (125,173,225) shouldn’t be too bad, as there are multiple sections of large lectures, so plenty of seats. Afterwards it’ll be hard to get into classes, but it should be doable if you persevere and email professor and keep checking for people who drop the class.
PROTIP: Try to wait to take CS classes as a minor for the less popular times. Almost all CS majors take CS125 in the fall, so take it in the spring. Then, continue as usual. You should have less of a struggle signing up for the class.