<p>-_- I know UIUC is a reach. What’s stopping me from applying though? I want one or two more match schools. I’ll check out Purdue, and I visited Davis and wasn’t very impressed, plus Sacramento is pretty boring</p>
<p>You’re right, if you want to try, then go for it! However, if the application process is complicated (it may not be), then you may want to rethink it if your chances are quite low. Just saying. :)</p>
<p>You didn’t say whether money is no object. If money isn’t an issue, then there are many other choices, however, if your parents can’t pay $30k-50k per year, then other options need to be considered.</p>