Today's semi-final saw Williams, who has now beaten 2004 Wimbledon champion Sharapova in 17 straight matches, one step closer to her fourth straight major title. She is also in the running for the third leg of a calendar-year Grand Slam, a feat last accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.
The average GPA at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is 3.83. This makes University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.83, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.
When applying to University of Illinois--Chicago, it's important to note the application deadline is Jan. 15. The application fee at University of Illinois--Chicago is $50. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Feb. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 77 percent. For more information about the tests, essays, interviews and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.