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Talk with usExplain, in detail, an experience you've had in the past 3 to 4 years related to your first-choice major. This can be an experience from an extracurricular activity, in a class you’ve taken, or through something else.*Note: Required for students applying to an academic community, other than the Division of General Studies. Answer should be no more than 150 words. If you are applying as undeclared in the Division of General Studies, please find essays for the Undeclared Program under optional essays.
Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from UIUC and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.*Note: Required for students applying to an academic community other than the Division of General Studies. Answer should be no more than 150 words. If you are applying as undeclared in the Division of General Studies, please find essays for the Undeclared Program under optional essays.
You have selected a second-choice major. Please explain your interest in that major or your overall academic or career goals. *
What are your academic interests? Please include 2-3 majors you’re considering at Illinois and why.Note: Required for those applying undeclared.
What are your future career or academic goals? You may include courses you took in high school and how these impacted your goals.Note: Required for those applying undeclared.
Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.
Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences
Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.
