Was it all those volunteer hours you put in? Your sharp grades? That little horseshoe anecdote in your essay that made the admissions counselors LOL all the way home? You don’t know, but what you do know is...
Category - Admissions
Keep up with our bloggers’ posts (specifically our Admissions Counselors!) to learn all of the things you need to do to become an Illini.
Waiting on college decisions? Here’s why you shouldn’t stress.
You’ve spent months sending out transcripts, securing letters of recommendation, paying random fees, writing about who you are in 400 words or less, filling out personal information in annoying online forms, and...
Does Anything Go? Tips for Writing Scholarship Essays
Know your audience. Keep in mind that scholarship decisions are made by a committee often comprised of academic advisors, deans, and professors. Guide your essay towards this audience in a way that makes the information...
Your Next Steps as an Admitted UIUC Transfer
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! Being admitted as a UIUC transfer student is a huge accomplishment. Give yourself a round of applause, a pat on the back, or a milkshake...
5 Ways to Help Your Child Apply to College
Senior year is a stressful time for the vast majority of high school students. As your child prepares to dive full force into college application mode, you may wonder how to best support them throughout the process...