Transfer to University of Illinois?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, so im a High School senor from Illinois whom will be attending Northern Illinois this upcoming fall for Political Science. The Univeristy of Illinois my dream school however, and I want to end up there as soon as possible. I had heard alot how Illinois is hard to get into and thinking that my grades were not of par I made the idiotic mistake of not even applying. I would have just gone to Community college for a year or so but my current home situation wont allow that so im going to Northern thinking there I can have somewhat of a college experiance. I plan on applying as a transfer for the 2011 Spring semester as well as the 2011 fall semester if need be. I think we can all agree Illinois is a better school in just about every aspect.</p>

<p>I'm already taking classes at my local CC where the credits transfer to both UIUC and NIU. At Northern I also plan to take classes which would transfer to Illinois. I also already have some AP credit.</p>

<p>I did look into Parkland Pathways but for an out of district student the cost are comparable to a University. Also Parkland Pathways didnt have my major.</p>

<p>I dont know how selective the LAS department at UIUC is or what its transfer rates are so if anyone could enlighten me on this that would be great? Any other information would be much apperciated! Here's my high school stats:</p>

<p>H.S. Stats
ACT: 25
GPA: 3.0/4.4
Class Rank: 102/218</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>

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<p>My friend had a similar HS stat. He had a 3.6 the first semester of college when he applied to UIUC, and got in even with a mediocre 3.0 during his second semester. His major was Electrical Engienering, however.</p>

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<p>The average ACT score was 28 for 2009.</p>

<p>however, UIUC puts strong emphasis on GPA rather than ACT.</p>

<p>Your ACT score seems acceptable(at the borderline) for UIUC, but your GPA isn’t.</p>

<p>UIUC is a large public school, and IT IS NOT COMPETITIVE to get in.</p>

<p>About ~50% of transfer applicants get accepted.</p>

<p>good luck</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone for your replies they have been extremely helpful. Im going to go to NIU next year and bust my ass and hopefully (cross my fingers) get accepted for sophomore year.</p>