Chances at UIUC for Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering & Design? (3.53 UW GPA, rising senior)

Hey everyone — rising senior here trying to get a realistic read on my chances at UIUC.

Quick stats:

- Unweighted GPA: 3.53

- Taking AP Calc BC senior year

- Interested in Industrial Engineering (IE) or Systems Engineering & Design (SED) through the Grainger College of Engineering

A few questions for anyone who knows the program or went through admissions:

1. How does a 3.53 UW GPA look for IE/SED specifically?

2. Does taking AP Calc BC senior year help, hurt, or not matter much since it's late in the game?

3. Any tips on what to emphasize in the application for engineering admission?

4. What other programs would you recommend for someone interested in engineering but could not get into engineering because of a lower GPA? Looking for solid programs where a 3.53 is genuinely competitive, not just a long shot

I know it is too late to improve my GPA, and I am open to hearing about programs I might not have on my radar yet, as well as advice to stay motivated. Thanks in advance!