You’ve guided your child through so many of life’s turns. Now it looks like they’re heading toward the biggest one so far—deciding where to go to college. Should you race up to them and take the wheel? Should you close...
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Illinois AdmissionsYou’ve been accepted, but should you accept?
You’ve filled out the applications, waited months to hear back, and now you’ve been admitted to all of your top-choice colleges. So which offer should you accept? Deciding which college to attend might be the biggest...
You’re admitted! Now what?
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...
Illini Advice: “What I Wish I Knew in High School”
Our bloggers are wise college students who have been around the block and can look back with some perspective. So, we recently asked them, “If you could have a conversation with the high school version of...
10 Reasons Why Illinois Is the Best!
You want the quick answer? The first 8 are the letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S, and the other 2 are those squirrels playing tag around the southeast tree on the Quad. If you’re still not convinced, then by all means, read on...
Waiting to hear back from colleges? Here’s why you shouldn’t stress.
It’s been months of sending out transcripts, taking standardized tests, securing letters of recommendation, paying random fees, writing about who you are in 400 words or less, filling out personal information in...
Your Next Steps as an Admitted Transfer Student
Congratulations on being admitted! This is a huge accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated. With all of your previous work leading up to this, you may be unsure what to do next. Here’s a guideline of the...
What’s College Life Really Like?
That’s a question best answered by an actual college student! Here’s what Zoe, a junior at Illinois, has to say:
5 Ways to Prepare for College in the U.S.
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...
Applying 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...
How to Apply to College in 4 Steps
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 Really 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...
How to Pay for College: A Complete Guide
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...
