Really want to get into UIUC but I’m very mediocre

Your stats are low for UIUC, certainly you can apply, but make sure you have some safeties and matches identified as well. Take a look at the other state schools such as UIC, NIU, ISU—all have good science facilities. Perhaps even Western, Eastern and SIU, depending on your tolerance for school locale.

You can major in biology and go on to medical school from any school, you have to have high GPA and high MCAT score. Another option would be to go two years to your local community college, do very well and then apply to UIUC (or another 4 year school). Good luck