<p>I am a potential transfer student. I want to go to the University of Illinois (UIUC). I am currently attending another college in Illinois; it is a private school, and I am a resident of Illinois. I want to apply to the school of agriculture with a focus in agricultural economics. On the UIUC web site it says that the minimum GPA for acceptance is a 2.25. I know better than to assume anyone with a 2.25 will get in. I am going to stay at my current university for the year and start at a new school (hopefully UIUC) in Fall 2009. Can anyone help me figure out what I actually need to be a competitive candidate. Also, will I need anything else? Extracurricular, community service, campus involvement, ect. If so, how can I get involved in these things. Right now my projected GPA will be in the mid to high 3's. I will have 28 semester hours at the time I finish my time here.<br>
To recap-
What GPA will I need to be a good Candidate?
What else could help me?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.</p>
<p>Pick up the telephone and call the transfer office in the college of agriculture at UIUC. They will know exactly what you need to do to transfer. </p>
<p>You also should take a look at your HS record. Most state universities state quite clearly what your GPA and exam scores need to be for automatic admission. These places have so many in-state applicants, that most of what they do is by the numbers and ECs etc. don’t matter much. Were you eligible for admission in Ag. Econ. this fall? If you were, then what you need to concentrate on is keeping your grades up this year to improve you chances of a successful transfer.</p>