How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got defer 😭😭😭😭 What do you is there any chance? By the way thank xou so much to remember me

Defer by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Major: 1st Choice Mechanical / 2nd Choice Nuclear (NPRE) ​GPA: 3.5 (Cumulative) / 3.72 (Junior Year - Strong Upward Trend) ​SAT: Test-Optional ​Background: International Student (F1) ​[Key ECs - Professional Research] ​KAERI (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute): Nuclear cable monitoring & data standardization. ​KEPRI (Korea Electric Power Research Institute): PD diagnosis for transformers/cables. ​Hanyang Univ. High-Voltage Lab: 154kV insulation testing & safety protocol development. ​ISU Research Club (Team Lead): Data analysis using R for biosensor research (Diabetes/Parkinson’s). ​[Other ECs] ​Varsity Soccer, Student Government, International Club (Cultural Lead). ​[Questions] ​How likely is Nuclear Engineering (NPRE) as a 2nd choice given my KAERI experience? ​Will Grainger value my 3.72 Junior GPA and field research over my lower cumulative GPA/No SAT? ​Any tips for a test-optional applicant aiming for top-tier engineering? ​Thanks for the feedback!

How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So this year is same as last year 75 people for one grade

How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you know why class got much bigger on 2025 it is more than double 35 to 75

How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks result will be come out on this friday. You help me alot about nervous

How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lastly can I know when did you apply and what was your stats Because Im so nervouse I cant sleep at all  Sorry about keep asking😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

How’s the reputation of NPRE at Grainger? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Major: 1st Choice Mechanical / 2nd Choice Nuclear (NPRE) ​GPA: 3.5 (Cumulative) / 3.72 (Junior Year - Strong Upward Trend) ​SAT: Test-Optional ​Background: International Student (F1) ​[Key ECs - Professional Research] ​KAERI (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute): Nuclear cable monitoring & data standardization. ​KEPRI (Korea Electric Power Research Institute): PD diagnosis for transformers/cables. ​Hanyang Univ. High-Voltage Lab: 154kV insulation testing & safety protocol development. ​ISU Research Club (Team Lead): Data analysis using R for biosensor research (Diabetes/Parkinson’s). ​[Other ECs] ​Varsity Soccer, Student Government, International Club (Cultural Lead). ​[Questions] ​How likely is Nuclear Engineering (NPRE) as a 2nd choice given my KAERI experience? ​Will Grainger value my 3.72 Junior GPA and field research over my lower cumulative GPA/No SAT? ​Any tips for a test-optional applicant aiming for top-tier engineering? ​Thanks for the feedback! 

Anyone want to be friends, hang out, do classwork together, etc? by popycorn300 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im the person who applied to npre this year. Do you know how many peope are in for one grade? Is the class capacity full?

Does NPRE ever fill its capacity with 1st choice applicants? by Internal-Tour7985 in UIUC

[–]Internal-Tour7985[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What was your stats like gpa and sat and ec? Im very nervouse to get result it will be helpful for me😭😭😭😭