Because high school students have had limited opportunities to take the SAT or ACT during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign made the decision to go test-optional this year. What Does...
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.
BrianNext Steps as a UIUC Applicant
Hey, you did it! You completed your application to the University of Illinois! Give yourself a pat on the back. After investing a considerable amount of time into your college application, I’m sure you’re...
Visiting UIUC Virtually
The college that you choose will be your home for four years. That’s a long time! Since this year looks different than any year before and we need to keep ourselves and others safe, we’ve made many of our...
Tips For Filling Out the Admissions Essay
Seniors! The best four years of your lives is almost upon us. The only thing separating you from the Orange & Blue is the admissions application essay. When you apply, you will select the major/school you wish to...
RyanChoosing a College Major Through Our Program Explorer
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is made up of 11 academic communities. Within those communities, we have over 150 majors! That’s a lot of options for your future. To help you decide which program is...
The Beauty of Being your Own Tour Guide
Trying to decide where you’re going to spend the next four years’ worth of sleepless nights and priceless memories is no simple task, global pandemic excluded. That’s why when prospective student events and campus...
BrookeReasons to Apply Early Action at UIUC
I hope you all are settling into senior year and it is off to a great start! Many of you are probably in the midst of application preparation. Questions may have come up about our Early Action process and what this...
Ready. Set. Apply to UIUC!
We are thrilled to announce that our freshman application for admission is now open! Yes, that’s right—you can apply to UIUC NOW through myIllini or Coalition. Applying to college is an exciting time, but we understand...
What to Know When Applying to UIUC
When applying to colleges and universities, it is critical to know how each school’s admissions processes work. These processes vary from school to school by large margins, and this blog will explore the details...
What Makes UIUC Unique Compared to Other Illinois Colleges
With so many Illinois colleges and universities to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which one will be the best fit for you. When I was applying to colleges and deciding where I wanted to go, I got the great...
TaylorSubmitting Official Transcripts
Congratulations on making it to summer! I hope you all are enjoying the transition from online school work to the start of a great break. Although it is time to kick back and relax, don’t trade those folders in...
Submitting Official Test Scores
Hello everyone, and congratulations again on being admitted to Illinois! It is a big decision to decide what school is the best fit for you to attend. If you choose to accept your offer, your myIllini Checklist will be...
How to Navigate Your College Decision During COVID-19
It might be hard to think about college when much of our country and others are on a stay-at-home order. Whether it’s because you aren’t able to visit all of the schools on your list or because your financial situation...
Illinois AdmissionsBeing Successful While Being a Student at Home
Amidst the current circumstances, students of all ages have found themselves attending school from their homes, dorm rooms, or chosen residence. I’m not sure about anyone else, but I can confidently say that it’s been a...
Can I Change My Major?
Studies show over 50% of college students change their major at least once, so you are not alone if the major you were admitted to ends up not being the right fit for you and your career interests. Keep on reading to...
Transfer Illini Day
You’ve made the transition to one institution already. Is the thought of transitioning to another weighing on you? Are you nervous about the size of Illinois? Do you want a jumpstart on settling into your new college...
FabianTransfer Resources
The transition to college can be confusing, and if you’re a transfer student, you are going through this transition twice. Think of this blog as your go-to for all things “Transfer Resource” focused. Below are a...
February 28, 2020: Regular Decision Release Tips
It seems like we just released our Early Action decisions, and now our February notification day is right around the corner! You may be nervous, which is understandable, but we’re providing a handful of tips to...
Post-Admission Campus Visits
Congratulations, future Illini! You’re in! Whether you have committed to the University of Illinois or you are waiting until decision day, a post-admisison campus visit is worthwhile for all prospective students...
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...
