<p>I was wondering how hard would it be for me to get into Urbana Champigan? I currently have about a 3.0 GPA and have 24 on my ACT and I live in Illinois. But, I go to a top 5 public High school, which is considered a college prep. So, do you guys think I have a chance with Urbana Champigan, since I live in Chicago?</p>
<p>I plan on going their Undecided.</p>
<p>You would need your ACT to be about 5 points higher, to make UIUC a match. As of present, with your low GPA and ACT, UIUC would probably be a reach.</p>
<p>UIUC: Reach</p>
<p>What’s your problem with UIC undecided?</p>
<p>UIC just seems like a horrible school (No offense), but I really want to go to UIUC. And, I’m about to be a senior, so I might be able to raise my GPA little higher next year. And I will retake the ACT. My friend also got in with a 3.4 and a 25 on the ACT</p>
<p>Did you friend get in? You do need a better GPA to get in there (avg 3.5+).</p>
<p>That’s not true. For DGS the ACT middle 50% is from 25 to 31 and the entire Campus middle 50% is from 27 to 32. So if you can get a 27 or at least a 26 and write killer essays you should have a decent shot. Do not loose hope</p>
<p>If you don’t get into UIUC, you should consider attending UIC (undecided), put your act together there and then transfer to UIUC once you’re ready to declare your major.</p>
<p>Then again, are UI-to-UI transfers favored by UIUC for transfer?</p>
<p>How long would I have to stay at UIC to switch to UIUC? And, will they look at my ACT scores afterwords?</p>