Making the decision to attend college in another country can be daunting. If you’re left wondering what you need to do get ready, you’ve come to the right place! We’re giving you five ways to start preparing for the...
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Illinois AdmissionsApplying to Illinois: A Complete Guide
Applying to college is key, and you want to get it right. It can also be a complicated maze full of twists and turns (including different requirements and deadlines for every school on your list!). We’re here to...
Your Guide to Applying to College
Ah, the college application. The troll on the bridge. Instead of quizzing you with riddles, though, this troll is asking you to submit lengthy forms full of personal information to his office before a specified date...
Road Map to College
Talk to your high school counselor about your college goals.Take challenging classes that meet college admissions requirements.Get involved in extracurricular activities, taking on leadership roles when possible.Explore...
4 Simple Steps to Writing the Perfect Illinois Essay
To start, let’s debunk a popular myth: “the perfect essay.” It’s not real. It can’t be, because otherwise we’d already have the essay and there would be no reason to write any...
Is College Worth It?
Higher education plays a huge part in our world today, but is college really worth it? It depends. Here are some things to consider as you decide if going to college is a good plan for you. What can college do for you...
How to Transfer to Illinois: A Complete Guide
Welcome! We’re so excited you’re thinking of making the jump to Illinois. Transferring can be a confusing process. Are you taking the right classes? Will your credits transfer? What information do you need to apply...
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...
5 Ways Junior Parents Can Help With College Planning
It’s tough. Your kid—the one who still looks a lot like that middle schooler they were three years ago—is going to be applying to college soon. If you’re wondering how in the world the two of you will make it to move-in...
How to Help Your Child Start the College Search
Your child is a freshman in high school, and you’re already thinking about college. “Too soon?” you ask. Absolutely not, and here’s why: Not only is college is a major investment, but the search process is complicated...
5 Ways to Narrow Your College Search
You might be thinking, “There are a thousand colleges I could go to. How in the world am I going to choose just one?” It’s tough! A lot of great colleges across the country excel in their respective...
Your Guide to Paying for College
The cost of attending college can be daunting. You may wonder how you’re going to pay for your education, or even if it’s worth it. If these thoughts are running through your head right now, we’re here to help...
Making the Most Out of Your Illinois Visit
You’ve signed up for your Illinois visit! Well done. If you and your Aunt Sue are heading all the way over to Champaign-Urbana, you’re going to want to make the most of your time there. Here’s how. How to Dress In...
How Do You Visit a College?
Choosing a college is a huge decision, which is why schools offer college visits. A college visit is a way for students to take a small tour of a school they’re thinking of attending. With standardized tests...
How to Talk to Your Child About College
Talking to your child isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to something as big as college. Here’s some advice to help you and your family better communicate throughout your child’s college search process. Start...
4 Reasons to Visit Colleges Early
When it comes to college, one size does not fit all. Why? Because everyone has a different vision of what the perfect college experience actually looks like. Before committing four years of your life to a particular...
How to Get the Most Out of Your High School Experience
You probably had some vision of what “high school” looked like when you were little, but actually being a student there is a whole different story. It can be weird, and even a little scary, to be in a place you’ve...
How to Start Thinking About College as a High School Freshman
At some point soon, if it hasn’t happened already, someone is going to ask you about college: “Where do you want to go to school? What do you want to major in?” Hopefully that someone is a teacher or a high school...
How to Choose a College Major
Choosing a college major can be a huge source of anxiety. Maybe you have a gut feeling about what you want to study in college. Maybe your gut is telling you to start heading toward the ice cream because a panic attack...
What to Look for When Visiting Colleges
We hope you’re one of the lucky ones who, when visiting a college, is hit with an immediate reaction deep down in your gut. For most of you, though, the decision won’t be that obvious. That’s where our College...
