U guys think its a good idea to apply to uiuc (undergrad) in hopes of getting into grad school?
Is that generally easier, BTW this is for chemistry at uiuc specifically
I’m not sure for chemistry, but I’ve heard from friends who were interested that getting a PhD from the same college as your undergrad is looked down upon. (Disclaimer: I have no idea how true that is.)
If you meant grad school in general, UIUC has a very good, rigorous chemistry program that would help you get into a good grad school.