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...
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.
BrianUIUC 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...
AndyIllinois 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...
NoahCan 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...
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...
UIUC 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...
