<p>I'm in deep here. I'm applying to University of Illinois(UIUC) and my ACT score is extremely low. I recieved a 19...yay. Since the university is huge and they rely on numbers, does writing an essay help my chances? Does choosing undecided in my major help? If I have any chances it'll take a miracle.</p>
<p>blue147,</p>
<p>I think actually applying undecided would be a hinderance. I think they would look at you and say, "This one doesn't know what he wants..." and that might turn them off a little. That is just my feeling. So, I would say pick a major, but know you can always change it. They just want an idea of where you want to go.</p>
<p>unless ur doing engineering u should be fine for UIUC...i mean i dunno about ur other stats but its really easy to get into UIUC unless ur applying to their engineering school....then it gets ugly</p>
<p>I'm deciding between psychology and international studies. If I wanted to do engineering then I would've been out of my mind.</p>
<p>then u shud be fine</p>
<p>Does appyling for early action help my chances?</p>
<p>yup....shows interest and colleges like that</p>
<p>What I'm really scared of is that UIUC makes there decision soley on class rank and ACT/SAT scores. My class rank is 45/160. Should I even apply to UIUC? Would my first semester grades my senior yr help?</p>
<p>if ur not doing engineering then getting into UIUC is a joke so stop worrying</p>
<p>dude UIUC,, you can get in easily</p>
<p>thanks for your responses</p>