At some point soon, if it hasn’t happened already, someone is going to ask you about college: “Where do you want to go to school? What do you want to major in?” Hopefully that someone is a teacher or a high school...
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Illinois AdmissionsHow to Choose a College Major
Choosing a college major can be a huge source of anxiety. Maybe you have a gut feeling about what you want to study in college. Maybe your gut is telling you to start heading toward the ice cream because a panic attack...
What to Look for When Visiting Colleges
We hope you’re one of the lucky ones who, when visiting a college, is hit with an immediate reaction deep down in your gut. For most of you, though, the decision won’t be that obvious. That’s where our College...
25 Common College Terms
Knowing basic college vocabulary can be key to understanding your options. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by all the terminology, you’re in the right place! We’ve defined some of the most common college terms to...
Standardized Tests: How to Triumph!
As a high schooler, you’ve probably heard a lot about at least two standardized tests, the ACT and the SAT. Colleges typically require you to provide one of these test scores on your application, making the whole...
What to Look For in a University
Deciding where to continue a higher education can be overwhelming, and with each college boasting about how they are the best fit for you, how can you be sure? Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding and to...
Rachel5 College Prep Practices
So you got accepted to the University of Illinois—congratulations! You are now among the COOLEST college kids in the country ;). Now it’s February, and you’re not sure what to do with yourself before August...
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