<p>UIUC- they have everything you’ve mentioned and your ACT will get you looked at for possible James Honors, which lets you take any class throughout the college and make it an Honors class, with pre-recs waved.(If you aren’t asked as an incoming freshman, you may apply of you have over a 3.3GPA) They have a great Study Abroad, too, if that interests you. Unfortunately Purdue’s Study Abroad is weak. And their honors only lets you take courses they choose- there is a catalog to chose from.Also- UIIC is ranked 5 for engineering, had a vibrant town, is a big 10, strong Co-op and Internships. Search out Research as a Professor Assistant. </p>
<p>Biggest advice: Apply to GA Tech, UIUC and Purdue Early Action. The % of acceptances is way higher. This will mean getting everything together for the first few weeks of Senior year- asking for referrals, etc. Be ready by Nov 1- it also gets you considered for merit scholarships. Look at all your schools deadlines and admit rules! Good luck!</p>