Talking to your child isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to talking about college. Here’s some advice to help you and your family better communicate throughout your child’s college search process...
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A UIUC Parent’s Guide: 10 Things to Do Before Your Child Applies
Is your child considering the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in their college search? If so, this post was written especially for you! Read on for 10 ways you can learn more about our university and help...
5 Ways to Help Your Child Apply to College
Senior year is a stressful time for the vast majority of high school students. As your child prepares to dive full force into college application mode, you may wonder how to best support them throughout the process...
What to Look for During College Visits
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 this blog comes...
How to Pay for College: A Complete Guide
The cost of attending college can be daunting. You may wonder how you’re going to pay for your education, or even if it’s worth it. If these thoughts are running through your head right now, we’re here to help...
Mental Health Services at UIUC
Taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you’ll do in college. We want to make it as easy as possible for every student to have access to the resources and help they need to enjoy their...
28 Helpful Financial Aid Definitions
Everyone has different college experiences, but there is one thing that brings all students together. You guessed it, we’re talking about everybody’s favorite twelve-letter, two-word phrase: Financial aid. ...
College Road Map: Your Guide to Planning for College
1. Talk to your high school counselor about your college goals. Chances are that your counselor is one of your high school’s best-kept secrets. Even if it’s not required, talking to your counselor is a great...
10 Reasons Why You Should Choose UIUC
You want the quick answer? The first 8 are the letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S, and the other 2 are those squirrels playing tag around the southeast tree on the Quad. If you’re still not convinced, then by all means, read on...
You’re Admitted, Now What? Preparing for College at UIUC
Was it all those volunteer hours you put in? Your sharp grades? That little horseshoe anecdote in your essay that made the admissions counselors LOL all the way home? You don’t know, but what you do know is...
Is College Worth It?
Higher education plays a huge part in our world today, but is college worth it? It depends. Here are some things to consider as you decide if going to college is a good plan for you. What can college do for you...
4 Reasons Why You Should Schedule Your College Tour 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...
