Simple post to see where I stand with the rest of the community.
College: UIUC
Major of Interest: Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Physics
(Highest Scores)
ACT: 29
English: 31
Reading: 28
Math: 35
Science: 25
GPA: 4.75 weighted
B-C on Spanish, A-B Math, A Science, A English, B History
Classes: AP Calc BC, AP Physics C, AP US History, AP Euro, AP Statistics, AP English both Lit and Composition, AP Government, AP Chemistry, 3 years Spanish, 4 years English, 4 years Math, 3.5 years Social Studies, 4 years Science
AP Scores: BC Calc 4, Chem 3, APUSH 3, AB Subscore Calc 5, AP Language 3
Activities: Math Team
Tennis Team
Chess Team
60+ Volunteering Hours
Newspaper Editor
Science Olympiad
Awards: IJAS Science Fair Regionals and State (1st and 2nd)
External Science Fair awards for Solar Panels
Math Team Regional and State Awards (From 6th Grade)
Science Olympiad Placement Medals
Presidential Award
Just from what I read, UIUC in their college of ENG gets harder to get in to every year, and from what I discovered, my ACT is quite low to be suited in this Major.
One thing - Can the essay really change the outcome of admissions, even with a low ACT? I just believe that even though one individual can write the most inspiring topic of his/her life, yet if she/he doesnt have the grades on paper, they are not likely to be accepted.
Viewing my application - I forgot that being in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, I have to be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, would my chances be the same with the College of Engineering or would it be easier/harder?