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...
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.
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...
TaylorCan 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...
BrianTransfer 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: 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...
Second-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...
Beating 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...
The 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...
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:...
