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Illinois Admissions5 Ways Junior Parents Can Help With College Planning
We realize that the college search process looks a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn what has changed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, visit our COVID-19 updates page...
How to Help Your Child Start the College Search
Your child is a freshman in high school, and you’re already thinking about college. “Too soon?” you ask. Absolutely not, and here’s why: Not only is college is a major investment, but the search process is complicated...
How to Choose a College: 5 Ways to Narrow Your Search
You might be thinking, “There are a thousand schools I could go to. How in the world am I going to choose just one?” It’s tough! A lot of great colleges and universities across the globe excel in their...
How to Make the Most of Your UIUC Visit
You’ve signed up for your Illinois visit! Well done. If you and your Aunt Sue are heading all the way over to Champaign-Urbana, you’re going to want to make the most of your time there. Here’s how. How to Dress In...
Preparing for the F-1 Visa Process
Now that you have some information about the I-20 process and how to prepare for it, you are probably wondering, “What comes next?” As you may already know, international students need to obtain a study visa, also known...
SuhaHow Do You Visit a College?
Choosing a college is a huge decision, which is why schools offer college visits. A college visit is a way for students to take a small tour of a school they’re thinking of attending. With standardized tests...
How to Talk to Your Child About College
Talking to your child isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to something as big as college. Here’s some advice to help you and your family better communicate throughout your child’s college search process. Start...
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Colleges Early
When it comes to college, one size does not fit all. Why? Because everyone has a different vision of what the perfect college experience actually looks like. Before committing four years of your life to a particular...
How to Get the Most Out of Your High School Experience
This blog was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but much of its advice still applies. Obviously, starting high school is a big adjustment in a normal year, and this year is anything but normal. We’re sending...
Backpack Essentials for College
Remember when you used to get a list of school supplies to buy during elementary school years? Well, I’m about to bring that back and do “School Supplies: College Edition!” Below are a few things that I found helpful in...
KripaHere’s How to Prepare for College Early
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...
How 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!
This blog post was created prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the majority of the advice still applies. Please note that students applying for fall 2021 admission to UIUC weren’t required to submit SAT or ACT...
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...
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