‘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...
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.
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...
BrianChoosing 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...
Illinois AdmissionsDoes 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...
RachelYour 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...
FabianHow 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...
Illinois Visit Options
We’re so glad you’re interested in visiting Illinois! With so many ways to see our campus, it can be a bit tricky to decide which option is best for you. That’s why I’m covering some of our most...
Spring Transfer NOA
Congrats on your recent admission to Illinois! You are officially a part of the Illinois Legacy. If you’re wondering what to do next, here are the next steps to enrollment! 1. Accept your offer. First...
Applying to Illinois? Catch an Illini football game for free!
For those looking to preview the gameday atmosphere of our Big Ten university, look no further. This year, we’re offering 3 free football tickets to any student who applies to Illinois by October 15! Yes, you read...
How does Illinois look at dual credit courses?
“Dual credit” means that students are able to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. Many students who take these courses have questions about how they will transfer into their college or university...
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...
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...
