Need help with my list!

csdad2
Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:10:57 +0000

Sorry, but for engineering, no way is UIUC a safety. The middle 50% ACT scores there are something like 31-34, so at best it’s a match for you.

For MO state schools, I’ve heard good things about MUST and Truman State (don’t know whether they offer engineering) (I’m in Illinois). But perhaps you have more first-hand knowledge of them. Otherwise, perhaps you can consider some other Big Ten schools (e.g., Purdue, Wisconsin, Minnesota), or some Big 12 schools (e.g., Iowa State). Maybe Rose Hulman in Indiana, or IIT in Chicago.

I get the impression you’re interested in bigger research universities. It’s also not clear what geographic areas of the country you like/dislike. Or what your other preferences are (e.g., urban/suburban/rural). Mentioning those might help people be better able to give you some recommendations.