Champaign is consistently ranked in the top ten of all college towns in the nation, year after year. This ranking shows that this is a great place to live, but just a number on a list might leave you wondering why. The...
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.
4 Things to Do While Waiting for Admissions Decisions
So, you’ve submitted your college applications and you’re waiting to get your decisions back. At this point, it may feel like there’s nothing you can do but wait and worry. However, there are a handful...
How to Get a College Application Fee Waiver
Applying to colleges can be overwhelming. Not only are you busy writing essays and filling out forms, but you also have to keep in mind the amount of money necessary to apply to all of the schools on your list. If the...
How many colleges should I apply to? Your college search questions, answered.
The time has come, and the wait is over. You're about to start applying to colleges!
Prepping For Midterms and Finals as a Freshman
Midterms and Finals season is quickly approaching. Some of us are finishing up our 8 week course finals. And some of us are prepping for our midterms fairly soon. I have just finished my first final ever as a freshman...
How to Write a College Application Essay: Tips and Tricks
If there’s anything we know, it’s that applying to college is stressful. And while every part of the process brings its own challenges, completing the written portion of your application is one of the most...
UIUC College Essay Example Prompts
Whether you decide to apply to UIUC through Coalition, the Common App, or myIllini, you’ll have to conquer the dreaded essay portion of the application. Fear not! When writing your essay, you have several options...
Is Parkland Pathway the Right Fit for Me?
Let’s find out! Parkland Pathway is perfect for students who are interested in beginning their college experience at Parkland and then transferring to UIUC later. This opportunity is open to Illinois high school...
Apply Like a Pro to UIUC: Examples of Short-Answer College Application Questions
If you’ve made it here, chances are you’ve reached one of the more daunting parts of college applications: the written questions. There are three different ways you can apply to UIUC: the Coalition App...
UIUC to Expand English Language Proficiency Options for 2022 Cycle to Include Duolingo English Test
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting testing opportunities for students, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will extend testing options for students wishing to demonstrate English language proficiency for...
Applying to College at UIUC: 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...
UIUC Transfer Guide: How to Apply, Step by Step
Welcome! We’re so excited you’re thinking of making the jump to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The UIUC transfer process looks a little different than the steps you may have taken to apply to colleges in...
Submitting Official Transcripts and Scores
Congratulations to all of you as you close in on your summer breaks! I hope you all are enjoying your shift from your schoolwork to an exciting and relaxing summer. Even though you may have finished up all of your high...
UIUC Test-Optional Policy Extended
The University of Illinois System recently announced that we will continue our test-optional policy for the next two years. This means that if you’re a high school student applying for admission for Fall 2022 or...
Illinois Basketball – A Guide to Watching the #2 Basketball Team in The Country
Illini Sports are back on the map in a huge way, and the campus is bursting with excitement after Illinois’ huge Men’s Basketball Big Ten Tournament win. For the uninformed, Illinois Basketball has been on a...
Can I Change My Major?
“I think I changed my mind on what I want to major in. What do I do?” If you are asking yourself this question, know you are not alone. We are here as a resource to assist you through this process. You may...
Preparing for Admission Decisions
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and completing your college search virtually, this year has been like no other. The road is finally coming to an end as we are posting admission decisions soon! Whether you applied...
UIUC Is ACT/SAT Test-Optional for 2021 Freshman Applicants
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...
Next 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...
