UIUC - Engineering

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Alright, so my friend was deferred with a 28 on his ACT from the engineering school. He's in a few EC's, choir and NHS. He doesn't really do much more. I believe he has a UW GPA of a 3.8 as well. I'm just curious for my own sake, I never applied early action, but my scores are a little higher than his (29 ACT, same GPA) and I am a lot more involved than he is. I applied early December, so they told me I should know by mid-February.</p>

<p>I LIVE IN ILLINOIS (I'VE HEARD THAT HELPS)</p>

<p>ACT: 29
English: 27
Math: 31
Reading: 25
Science: 33</p>

<p>All 4 years of high school I have taken every core class as an honors class. This year I am taking AP Stats, AP Calc BC, AP Government</p>

<p>I'll list off all my EC's:
Band (7 years, received numerous honors)
Marching Band (2 years)
Volleyball (4 years, Varsity 3 years, Varsity captain 1 year)
Mathletes (3 years)
Student Council (I've done around 50 hours of community service with them)
Youth and Government</p>

<p>Other stuff:
Club Volleyball my Junior year (took a lot of time out of my schedule)
Nursing home community service: 25 hours
band community service: 50 hours</p>

<p>Jobs: (Not sure if these help, but if they do a little, someone tell me)
Lifeguard (this past summer)
Receptionist at a Nursing Home (over the summer)
IHOP Server (past 5 months, hopefully going to serve until college)</p>

<p>Also, my essays were pretty damn good if I do say so myself.</p>

<p>I know people are just going to comment "UIUC - Reach" and give me no feedback, but if anyone would like to give me feedback, that'd be great. ALSO, MY FRIEND WAS DEFERRED, SO I BELIEVE THAT HE HAS A GOOD SHOT INTO BEING ACCEPTED STILL, AND I FEEL LIKE I AM MORE QUALIFIED THAN HE IS (not trying to sound conceited), SO WOULDN'T I?</p>

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<p>Wow your stats are very similiar to mine. Im applying to Ga Tech which is equally ranked with UIUC so I’ll just tell you what I know. I think UIUC is a math school for you. Your ACT is pretty average however your math and science scores arevhigh which is good since youre applying to an engineering school. You also have great extra curriculars. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Bump cause I need more feedback</p>

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<p>Bump again…</p>

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<p>I am not claiming that I know everything, but I have met a lot of professors and important people in engineering at UIUC. Yes, living in Illinois does help you get in. Based solely on the student body I encountered while I was there is seems to be a nice fit for you but maybe a bit of a reach. They have great facilities and a very strong engineering program that draws a lot of people, which could mean a very strong applicant pool (much stronger than a different college at UIUC). I would try to raise your ACT but you’re probably run out if time for that. As long as you have a strong essay and are passionate about your ECs then it is a high match or low reach. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Bump for some more input cause I need it haha</p>

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<p>Bump again cause I’m desperate … I’ll chance back</p>

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<p>I believe you’re in that region between match and reach, where no one can be sure. My guess is that it’ll boil down to your essay. If it’s a winning, passionate one you’ll get through. And you said your essays were nice. Hence, by my estimate, you have around 60 percent chances of getting in. Good luck!</p>

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