Official Acceptance Thread - U of Illinois Class of 2013!

Hlover · January 12, 2009, 12:18am

lotsipmson, i got in, but i think “a good essay” is one you write yourself. without looking at other people’s first. there is a question or prompt. just answer it (and revise&proofread x 23432). that’s the best way to get in.

jhu0312 · January 21, 2009, 10:28pm

Decision:Accepted-Business :)

Stats:

<pre><code>* SAT I (by section): Didn’t take.

SAT IIs: 780 Math II, 730 Literature
ACT: 33
APs: 4 on US History and Geography, 5 on AP Language
</code></pre>

Taking 6 more AP tests this spring: AP Chemistry, Lit/Comp, Spanish 5, Economics (Macro&Micro), Calculus
* IBs: N/A
* UM-GPA: UW: 3.8, W: 4.9
* Rank: We don’t rank.
* Other stats: N/A

Subjective:

<pre><code>* ECs listed on app: Varsity Ice Hockey, Floor Hockey League (lol), Social Service, Photography, Public Speaking and Debate, Writing/Reading Center Tutor, participated in 3 trips led by a group called Overland Summers (leadership/summer adventures group), Soccer

Job/Work Experience: Just babysitting and tutoring
Essays (subject and responses):
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1st: My dad’s rise to success in the business world coming from China as an immigrant, and how that has inspired me.
2nd: About my bike trip from the length of Vermont to Montreal, Canada and it’s impact on me.
* Teacher Recs: They didn’t ask for it.
* Counselor Rec: They didn’t ask for it.
* Applied n: Oct 29? Around there.
* Hook (if any): Umm. I live in Illinois?

Location/Person:

<pre><code>* State or Country: Illinois

School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Very, VERY competitive and extremely large public high school.
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female
</code></pre>

General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: Yay! I’m glad that’s over.

jax90291 · January 21, 2009, 11:06pm

hey guys, im an in-state high school junior, and im just curious to get a read on the types of students who get into business school.

I will probably have a 30 or 31 on my ACT, 4.4 weighted gpa, 3.8 unweighted, lots of honors, 3-4 AP classes, varsity sport, editor in chief of newspaper, spanish national honors society (other little ECs)

i know there are many other factors in the admissions process, just want to know if those kinds of stats would look normal for a someone going to uiuc business. is that ACT score on the low side?

GoIllini · January 22, 2009, 4:48pm

No that ACT would be fine. I got in this year with a 31 and my girlfriend a 29

suunshine · January 27, 2009, 1:13am

Decision:Accepted-Business

Stats:

<ul>
<li>SAT I (by section): 610 CR 750 M 580 W.</li>
<li>SAT IIs: 740 US History</li>
<li>ACT: 28</li>
<li>APs: 4 on US History
Taking 5 APs this spring: AP Language, Calc AB, Spanish 4 AP, Government AP, Microeconomics AP</li>
<li>IBs: N/A</li>
<li>UM-GPA: UW: 3.2, W: 3.7</li>
<li>Rank: N/A</li>
<li>Other stats: N/A</li>
</ul>

Subjective:

<ul>
<li>ECs: Church Mission Foundation-Junior Director, Model United Nations, Varsity Football (2 years), JV Baseball (2 Years), JV Basketball (2 years), summer business program at local university-top 5 business concept in competition</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: n/a</li>
<li>Essays (subject and responses):
1st: My business concept I created for the summer program I was in.
2nd: My involvement in the mission foundation I am in.</li>
<li>Teacher Recs: n/a</li>
<li>Counselor Rec: n/a</li>
<li>Applied n: Oct 29</li>
<li>Hook (if any): n/a?</li>
</ul>

Location/Person:

<ul>
<li>State or Country: CA</li>
<li>School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Top 100 Public School</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Asian</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
</ul>

bionic · January 30, 2009, 10:47pm

does anyone know when admissions are released for those of us that applied for regular?

twoesses · January 30, 2009, 11:27pm

Feb. 13, 5 p.m. CST - all will be posted apparently.

brianm02 · January 30, 2009, 11:40pm

all but the arts.
thanks for leaving me out…
haha just kidding…
but we get ours march 13

drusba · February 13, 2009, 7:43pm

Bumping this up for use by those getting Feb 13 decisions

bcsoccer5k · February 13, 2009, 8:00pm

accepted regular decision aerospace engineering! if only onther colleges would release decisions this early…

ibelite2009 · February 13, 2009, 8:07pm

Decision: Accepted -School Of Business

ACT: 23

APs: AP Euro, AP Calc, AP Physics, AP TOK, AP Spanish, AP World Lit

IBs: IB Calc, IB 20th Century Topics, IB Physics II, IB World Lit, IB TOK, IB Spanish IV, IB Information Technology in a Global Society,

UM-GPA: 3.45

Weighted GPA: 4.5

Rank: 9 out of 647

Other Stats: IB Diploma Candidate

ECs listed on app: Senior Executive Board (Vice President) Robotics Club, National Society of High School Scholars, National Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Mikva Challenge, Peer Jury, National Tech Honor Society, EFC Student Traveler, Business Professionals of America, National Science Honor Society, Student Council

Job/Work Experience:Chicago Summer Business Institute

Essays (subject and responses): Great Essays, Business Internship

Teacher Recs: Excellent, they really expressed my personality and work ethic.

Counselor Rec: Very personal letter!

Applied on: Regular Decision

Hook (if any): Business Internship, Business Professionals of America, Extensive EC List!

State or Country: USA, IL

School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Huge Regional School in Chicago, 3400 Students

Ethnicity: African American

Gender: Male

[/list]**General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc:

johnetcus · February 13, 2009, 8:08pm

admit. RD. LAS - Math. ACT 34. UW GPA 3.50. Only few EC’s. I am happy! :-)

Ren_the_SAT_er · February 13, 2009, 8:25pm

Decision:Accepted-BS-Engineering/Mechanical
Stats:

<ul>
<li>SAT I (by section): 630 CR 750 M 690 W.</li>
<li>SAT IIs: 800m2, 770 chinese</li>
<li>ACT: Did not take</li>
<li>APs:1 on US Hist, 5 on Calc AB</li>
<li>IBs: N/A</li>
<li>UM-GPA: I’m not sure how they calculate. but i got 3.8UW and almost 4.0W regular scale~</li>
<li>Rank: 12/290</li>
<li>Other stats: N/A</li>
</ul>

Subjective:

<ul>
<li>ECs: President of Chinese Club 11th grade, VP Chinese Club 12 grade. and few other minor EC’s.</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: worked 80 ~ 100 hrs during summer</li>
<li>Essays (subject and responses):
1st: Engineering essay,i wrote about diassembling a toy car when i was young and how it inspired me.
2nd: The community one,i wrote about a coin drive i did.</li>
<li>Teacher Recs: n/a</li>
<li>Counselor Rec: n/a</li>
<li>Applied n: RD, 1/2</li>
<li>Hook (if any): 1st generation? my SAT scores increased over 600 pts, so that might show some determination?</li>
</ul>

Location/Person:

<ul>
<li>State or Country: US territory(OOS)</li>
<li>School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): Poor Quality Public School</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Asian</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
</ul>

ibelite2009 · February 13, 2009, 8:26pm

Don’t be discourage, I didnt think I could get into the Business School with a 23 but I don’t know I had something extra I guess.

ryegye · February 13, 2009, 8:54pm

Decision:Accepted-BS-Engineering Computer Science
Stats:

<ul>
<li>SAT I (by section): 730 CR 680 M 720 W.</li>
<li>SAT IIs: 710 m2, 740 physics</li>
<li>ACT: 32</li>
<li>APs:4 on Comp Sci A, 4 on US Hist, 5 on English Comp</li>
<li>GPA: 3.5 </li>
<li>Rank: ?</li>
<li>Other stats: N/A</li>
</ul>

Subjective:

<ul>
<li>ECs: President of History Club , founding member of robotics club, student government 4 yrs, varsity cross country</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: dairy queen summers</li>
<li>Essays (subject and responses): Summer in Germany, Brave New World</li>
<li>Teacher Recs: n/a</li>
<li>Counselor Rec: n/a</li>
<li>Applied n: RD, 12/30</li>
<li>Hook (if any): none</li>
</ul>

Location/Person:

State or Country: Michigan
School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): competitive private
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male

lalalalauren · February 13, 2009, 9:37pm

Off subject, but is anyone else having trouble accepting their offer of admission like I am?

johnetcus · February 13, 2009, 9:53pm

Whats the hurry? You have it until May 1. I guess they will put something up online some time later.

cubfan716 · February 13, 2009, 9:54pm

Decision: Accepted- Chemical Engineering

Stats:

<ul>
<li>SAT I (by section): 770CR, 800W, 750M</li>
<li>SAT IIs: 880 Math 2, 780 Chem</li>
<li>ACT: 33</li>
<li>APs:5 on Chem, Calc BC, Euro, 3 on spanish</li>
<li>GPA: 3.8 unweighted</li>
<li>Rank: ?</li>
<li>Other stats: N/A</li>
</ul>

Subjective:

<ul>
<li>ECs: president of young democrats club, 3 years math team (went to state all three years), marching band, 2 years tennis (JV), played piano for 8 years,Volunteered at history museum</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: Walgreens</li>
<li>Essays (subject and responses): the ones they told me to write, they were ok</li>
<li>Teacher Recs: n/a</li>
<li>Counselor Rec: n/a</li>
<li>Applied n: RD, 12/01</li>
<li>Hook (if any): im an expat kid, i bring a different perspective?</li>
</ul>

Location/Person:

State or Country: Illinois, then moved to Singapore
School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): competitive private
Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Male

tawo · February 13, 2009, 10:01pm

Decision: Rejected :(

Stats:[ul]
[] SAT I (by section): 680 CR 650 M 740 Writing
[] SAT IIs: 740 Math 2 750 Bio M
[] ACT: didnt take
[] APs: haven’t take any yet because of IB schedule, 4 in May
[] IBs: IB Spanish SL-5
[] UW-GPA: 3.02 UW 3.6 W
[] Rank: 177/407
[] Other stats:
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] ECs listed on app: Model United Nations, Cross Country Running, Tennis, Math Club Cofounder and Vice President, Sparrow Club, Boys and Girls Club Volunteer
[] Job/Work Experience: 3 part time jobs, 2 in the summer and 1 lasting two years
[] Essays (subject and responses): damn fine
[] Teacher Recs: NA
[] Counselor Rec:NA
[] Applied on: 12/07/08
[] Hook (if any): female applying to engineering?
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[] State or Country: Oregon
[] School Type, Average Stats of School (if available): 1490 Average SAT
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[li] Gender: Female[/li][/ul]**General Comments/Congratulations/Venting/Commiserations,etc: I really didn’t expect to get in…

Ren_the_SAT_er · February 13, 2009, 10:12pm

^ =[ i guess your GPA hurt your chances~

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