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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.
RachelAdmitted Visit Options
Congratulations on your offer of admission! Here at Illinois, we’re excited to show you our campus and give you a feel of the Illini pride that is always on display. In order to really understand any campus...
BrianSecond-Choice Major FAQ for Transfers
After finally deciding on a major, you open our transfer application … and see that we’re asking you to apply to multiple majors. We get it—it can be difficult enough to choose one major, let alone two...
FabianBeating the Stress of College Application Season
You know how Snapchat gives you those “one year ago today” memories? Well today my memory was a picture of my computer screen with the words “Abby, you’re an Illini!” front and center. For those of you who have just...
AbbyAdmitted Fall Transfer Students: Next Steps
Congratulations on your admission to Illinois! Now that you’re officially part of the Illinois Legacy, I want to provide you some information about your next steps to enrollment. I hope this will help with your...
Congratulations on Your Admission!
Congratulations, you are now an I-L-L-I-N-I! Soaking It In Tell your friends, your teachers, and your parents if you haven’t already. Receiving your acceptance letter spurred a burst of emotions not only because...
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...
Illinois AdmissionsThe Moment I Chose Illinois
‘Tis the season … for committing to the university of your dreams! In the next few weeks, those of you who have applied early to Illinois will hear back from the admissions committee about the status...
KripaEverything You Need to Know About Early Action Admission Notifications
The college admissions process is a big game of hurry up and wait. Hurry to get your apps in on time, and then wait for months to hear back. It can be stressful, so here are a few things to keep in mind as the decision...
Choosing the Best Illinois Major for You
There’s one part on college applications that every student struggles with: selecting a major. At Illinois, you apply directly to your program, so it’s important to pick a major you’re serious about...
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...
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 Illinois Applicant
Congratulations, you did it! Your college application is complete. You’ve spent months, maybe even years, preparing for this moment. But what do you do now? Following are some steps to take as you await your...
Illinois Commitment: Four Years, Free Tuition
As you finish up the first half of the school year, I want to remind you about our Illinois Commitment program. We want all high-achieving students across the state to be able to attend Illinois, regardless of family...
Applying to Illinois during the CPS strike? Here’s what you need to know.
If you attend a Chicago Public School and are hoping to meet our early action deadline of November 1, I’m here to provide some reassurance related to our application process. The first bit of good news is this:...
Reasons to Apply Early Action to Illinois
Applying to college can be overwhelming when it comes to all of the dates, deadlines, and procedures. When applying to Illinois, there are 2 time frames in which you can apply, Early Action or Regular Decision, and I...
Transfer Visit Options
In my opinion, there’s no better way to figure out if a school is a good fit for you than to take an official campus visit. You’re able to see campus, taste the food, meet other students, sit in on a class, and more. As...
How To Avoid The Pressure of Becoming A STEM Major (If That’s Not Your Thing)
Welcome to the generation of STEM! Now, if you’re anything like me, STEM is not your thing. At all. Throughout high school, I found some STEM subjects interesting like psychology and biology, but I always found myself...
TaylorYour 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...
You Can Self-Report Your Test Scores on the Application!
A big part of our freshman application involves entering in your test scores, and if you’re unsure how to do it, we’ve got your back. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when it comes to self...
