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University of Illinois at Chicago | UIC’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

Honors college essay 1.

Please describe in detail ways that you have sought out academic challenges and personal growth opportunities while in high school. Examples can include activities both inside or outside of your school.

Honors College Essay 2

How will your engagement with the Honors College foster your academic, personal, and professional growth?

GPPA Programs Essay

By applying to the GPPA programs, you are applying for a guaranteed seat in one of UIC's graduate or professional programs earlier than students who apply in a traditional manner. The GPPA program seeks to understand why you have chosen your intended profession and a guaranteed path into it. What makes you an ideal candidate for guaranteed admission rather than following a traditional path to your intended profession? How would a guaranteed seat contribute to your goals as an undergraduate?

Why This Major Short Response

Please provide an essay that explains why you chose your intended program of study. What interests you the most about this major? Please be specific - those evaluating these essays are highly interested in your response. If Undecided, what areas of study do you look forward to studying in college? (50-500 words)*

Common App Personal Essay

The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don‘t feel obligated to do so.

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you‘ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

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UChicago Supplemental Essay Questions

The University of Chicago has long been renowned for our provocative essay questions. We think of them as an opportunity for students to tell us about themselves, their tastes, and their ambitions. They can be approached with utter seriousness, complete fancy, or something in between.

Each year we email newly admitted and current College students and ask them for essay topics. We receive several hundred responses, many of which are eloquent, intriguing, or downright wacky.

As you can see from the attributions, the questions below were inspired by submissions from UChicago students and alumni.

2024-25 UChicago Supplement

Question 1 (required).

How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

Question 2: Extended Essay (Required; Choose one)

Essay option 1.

We’re all familiar with green-eyed envy or feeling blue, but what about being “caught purple-handed”? Or “tickled orange”? Give an old color-infused expression a new hue and tell us what it represents. – Inspired by Ramsey Bottorff, Class of 2026

Essay Option 2

"Ah, but I was so much older then / I'm younger than that now” – Bob Dylan. In what ways do we become younger as we get older? – Inspired by Joshua Harris, Class of 2016

Essay Option 3

Pluto, the demoted planet. Ophiuchus, the thirteenth Zodiac. Andy Murray, the fourth to tennis's Big Three. Every grouping has something that doesn’t quite fit in. Tell us about a group and its unofficial member, why (or why not) should it be excluded? – Inspired by Veronica Chang, Class of 2022

Essay Option 4

"Daddy-o", "Far Out", "Gnarly": the list of slang terms goes on and on. Sadly, most of these aren’t so "fly" anymore – “as if!” Name an outdated slang from any decade or language that you'd bring back and explain why you totally “dig it.” – Inspired by Napat Sakdibhornssup, Class of 2028

Essay Option 5

How many piano tuners are there in Chicago? What is the total length of chalk used by UChicago professors in a year? How many pages of books are in the Regenstein Library? These questions are among a class of estimation problems named after University of Chicago physicist Enrico Fermi. Create your own Fermi estimation problem, give it your best answer, and show us how you got there. – Inspired by Malhar Manek, Class of 2028

Essay Option 6

And, as always… the classic choose your own adventure option! In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, choose one of our past prompts (or create a question of your own). Be original, creative, thought provoking. Draw on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk, and have fun!

Some classic questions from previous years…

Exponents and square roots, pencils and erasers, beta decay and electron capture. Name two things that undo each other and explain why both are necessary. – Inspired by Emmett Cho, Class of 2027

“Where have all the flowers gone?” – Pete Seeger. Pick a question from a song title or lyric and give it your best answer. – Inspired by Ryan Murphy, AB’21

“Vlog,” “Labradoodle,” and “Fauxmage.” Language is filled with portmanteaus. Create a new portmanteau and explain why those two things are a “patch” (perfect match). – Inspired by Garrett Chalfin, Class of 2027

Due to a series of clerical errors, there is exactly one typo (an extra letter, a removed letter, or an altered letter) in the name of every department at the University of Chicago. Oops! Describe your new intended major. Why are you interested in it and what courses or areas of focus within it might you want to explore? Potential options include Commuter Science, Bromance Languages and Literatures, Pundamentals: Issues and Texts, Ant History... a full list of unmodified majors ready for your editor’s eye is available here . —Inspired by Josh Kaufman, AB'18

You are on an expedition to found a colony on Mars, when from a nearby crater, a group of Martians suddenly emerges. They seem eager to communicate, but they're the impatient kind and demand you represent the human race in one song, image, memory, proof, or other idea. What do you share with them to show that humanity is worth their time? —Inspired by Alexander Hastings, Class of 2023, and Olivia Okun-Dubitsky, Class of 2026

Who does Sally sell her seashells to? How much wood can a woodchuck really chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Pick a favorite tongue twister (either originally in English or translated from another language) and consider a resolution to its conundrum using the method of your choice. Math, philosophy, linguistics... it's all up to you (or your woodchuck). —Inspired by Blessing Nnate, Class of 2024

What can actually be divided by zero? —Inspired by Mai Vu, Class of 2024

The seven liberal arts in antiquity consisted of the Quadrivium — astronomy, mathematics, geometry, and music — and the Trivium — rhetoric, grammar, and logic. Describe your own take on the Quadrivium or the Trivium. What do you think is essential for everyone to know? —Inspired by Peter Wang, Class of 2022

Subway maps, evolutionary trees, Lewis diagrams. Each of these schematics tells the relationships and stories of their component parts. Reimagine a map, diagram, or chart. If your work is largely or exclusively visual, please include a cartographer's key of at least 300 words to help us best understand your creation. —Inspired by Maximilian Site, Class of 2020

"Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?" - Eleanor Roosevelt. Misattribute a famous quote and explore the implications of doing so. —Inspired by Chris Davey, AB’13

Engineer George de Mestral got frustrated with burrs stuck to his dog’s fur and applied the same mechanic to create Velcro. Scientist Percy Lebaron Spencer found a melted chocolate bar in his magnetron lab and discovered microwave cooking. Dye-works owner Jean Baptiste Jolly found his tablecloth clean after a kerosene lamp was knocked over on it, consequently shaping the future of dry cleaning. Describe a creative or interesting solution, and then find the problem that it solves. —Inspired by Steve Berkowitz, AB’19, and Neeharika Venuturupalli, Class of 2024

Joan of Arkansas. Queen Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Babe Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mash up a historical figure with a new time period, environment, location, or occupation, and tell us their story. —Inspired by Drew Donaldson, AB’16

Alice falls down the rabbit hole. Milo drives through the tollbooth. Dorothy is swept up in the tornado. Neo takes the red pill. Don’t tell us about another world you’ve imagined, heard about, or created. Rather, tell us about its portal. Sure, some people think of the University of Chicago as a portal to their future, but please choose another portal to write about. —Inspired by Raphael Hallerman, Class of 2020

What’s so odd about odd numbers? —Inspired by Mario Rosasco, AB’09

Vestigiality refers to genetically determined structures or attributes that have apparently lost most or all of their ancestral function, but have been retained during the process of evolution. In humans, for instance, the appendix is thought to be a vestigial structure. Describe something vestigial (real or imagined) and provide an explanation for its existence. —Inspired by Tiffany Kim, Class of 2020

In French, there is no difference between “conscience” and “consciousness.” In Japanese, there is a word that specifically refers to the splittable wooden chopsticks you get at restaurants. The German word “fremdschämen” encapsulates the feeling you get when you’re embarrassed on behalf of someone else. All of these require explanation in order to properly communicate their meaning, and are, to varying degrees, untranslatable. Choose a word, tell us what it means, and then explain why it cannot (or should not) be translated from its original language. —Inspired by Emily Driscoll, Class of 2018

Little pigs, French hens, a family of bears. Blind mice, musketeers, the Fates. Parts of an atom, laws of thought, a guideline for composition. Omne trium perfectum? Create your own group of threes, and describe why and how they fit together. —Inspired by Zilin Cui, Class of 2018

The mantis shrimp can perceive both polarized light and multispectral images; they have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom. Human eyes have color receptors for three colors (red, green, and blue); the mantis shrimp has receptors for sixteen types of color, enabling them to see a spectrum far beyond the capacity of the human brain. Seriously, how cool is the mantis shrimp: mantisshrimp.uchicago.edu What might they be able to see that we cannot? What are we missing? —Inspired by Tess Moran, AB’16

How are apples and oranges supposed to be compared? Possible answers involve, but are not limited to, statistics, chemistry, physics, linguistics, and philosophy. —Inspired by Florence Chan, AB’15

The ball is in your court—a penny for your thoughts, but say it, don’t spray it. So long as you don’t bite off more than you can chew, beat around the bush, or cut corners, writing this essay should be a piece of cake. Create your own idiom, and tell us its origin—you know, the whole nine yards. PS: A picture is worth a thousand words. —Inspired by April Bell, AB'17, and Maya Shaked, Class of 2018 (It takes two to tango.)

“A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.” –Oscar Wilde. Othello and Iago. Dorothy and the Wicked Witch. Autobots and Decepticons. History and art are full of heroes and their enemies. Tell us about the relationship between you and your arch-nemesis (either real or imagined). —Inspired by Martin Krzywy, AB’16

Heisenberg claims that you cannot know both the position and momentum of an electron with total certainty. Choose two other concepts that cannot be known simultaneously and discuss the implications. (Do not consider yourself limited to the field of physics). —Inspired by Doran Bennett, AB’07

Susan Sontag, AB’51, wrote that “[s]ilence remains, inescapably, a form of speech.” Write about an issue or a situation when you remained silent, and explain how silence may speak in ways that you did or did not intend. The Aesthetics of Silence, 1967. —Anonymous Suggestion

“…I [was] eager to escape backward again, to be off to invent a past for the present.” —The Rose Rabbi by Daniel Stern Present: pres·ent 1. Something that is offered, presented, or given as a gift. Let’s stick with this definition. Unusual presents, accidental presents, metaphorical presents, re-gifted presents, etc.—pick any present you have ever received and invent a past for it. —Inspired by Jennifer Qin, AB’16

So where is Waldo, really? —Inspired by Robin Ye, AB’16

Find x. —Inspired by Benjamin Nuzzo, an admitted student from Eton College, UK

Dog and Cat. Coffee and Tea. Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye. Everyone knows there are two types of people in the world. What are they? —Inspired by an anonymous alumna, AB'06

How did you get caught? (Or not caught, as the case may be.) —Inspired by Kelly Kennedy, AB’10

Chicago author Nelson Algren said, “A writer does well if in his whole life he can tell the story of one street.” Chicagoans, but not just Chicagoans, have always found something instructive, and pleasing, and profound in the stories of their block, of Main Street, of Highway 61, of a farm lane, of the Celestial Highway. Tell us the story of a street, path, road—real or imagined or metaphorical. —Anonymous Suggestion

UChicago professor W. J. T. Mitchell entitled his 2005 book What Do Pictures Want? Describe a picture, and explore what it wants. —Inspired by Anna Andel

“Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.“—Miles Davis (1926–91) —Inspired by Jack Reeves

University of Chicago alumna and renowned author/critic Susan Sontag said, “The only interesting answers are those that destroy the questions.” We all have heard serious questions, absurd questions, and seriously absurd questions, some of which cannot be answered without obliterating the very question. Destroy a question with your answer. —Inspired by Aleksandra Ciric

“Mind that does not stick.” —Zen Master Shoitsu (1202–80)

Superstring theory has revolutionized speculation about the physical world by suggesting that strings play a pivotal role in the universe. Strings, however, always have explained or enriched our lives, from Theseus’s escape route from the Labyrinth, to kittens playing with balls of yarn, to the single hair that held the sword above Damocles, to the Old Norse tradition that one’s life is a thread woven into a tapestry of fate, to the beautiful sounds of the finely tuned string of a violin, to the children’s game of cat’s cradle, to the concept of stringing someone along. Use the power of string to explain the biggest or the smallest phenomenon. —Inspired by Adam Sobolweski

Have you ever walked through the aisles of a warehouse store like Costco or Sam’s Club and wondered who would buy a jar of mustard a foot and a half tall? We’ve bought it, but it didn’t stop us from wondering about other things, like absurd eating contests, impulse buys, excess, unimagined uses for mustard, storage, preservatives, notions of bigness…and dozens of other ideas both silly and serious. Write an essay somehow inspired by super-huge mustard. —Inspired by Katherine Gold

People often think of language as a connector, something that brings people together by helping them share experiences, feelings, ideas, etc. We, however, are interested in how language sets people apart. Start with the peculiarities of your own personal language—the voice you use when speaking most intimately to yourself, the vocabulary that spills out when you’re startled, or special phrases and gestures that no one else seems to use or even understand—and tell us how your language makes you unique. You may want to think about subtle riffs or idiosyncrasies based on cadence, rhythm, rhyme, or (mis)pronunciation. —Inspired by Kimberly Traube

In 2015, the city of Melbourne, Australia created a "tree-mail" service, in which all of the trees in the city received an email address so that residents could report any tree-related issues. As an unexpected result, people began to email their favorite trees sweet and occasionally humorous letters. Imagine this has been expanded to any object (tree or otherwise) in the world, and share with us the letter you’d send to your favorite. -Inspired by Hannah Lu, Class of 2020 

You’re on a voyage in the thirteenth century, sailing across the tempestuous seas. What if, suddenly, you fell off the edge of the Earth? -Inspired by Chandani Latey, AB'93 

The word floccinaucinihilipilification is the act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant or of having no value. It originated in the mid-18th century from the Latin words "floccus," "naucum," "nihilum," and "pilus"—all words meaning “of little use.” Coin your own word using parts from any language you choose, tell us its meaning, and describe the plausible (if only to you) scenarios in which it would be most appropriately used.  -Inspired by Ben Zhang, Class of 2022 

Lost your keys? Alohomora. Noisy roommate? Quietus. Feel the need to shatter windows for some reason? Finestra. Create your own spell, charm, jinx, or other means for magical mayhem. How is it enacted? Is there an incantation? Does it involve a potion or other magical object? If so, what's in it or what is it? What does it do?  -Inspired by Emma Sorkin, Class of 2021 

Imagine you’ve struck a deal with the Dean of Admissions himself, Dean Nondorf. It goes as follows: you’re guaranteed admission to the University of Chicago regardless of any circumstances that arise. This bond is grounded on the condition that you’ll obtain a blank, 8.5 x 11 piece of paper, and draw, write, sketch, shade, stencil, paint etc., anything and everything you want on it; your only limitations will be the boundaries of both sides on the single page. Now the catch… your submission, for the rest of your life, will always be the first thing anyone you meet for the first time will see. Whether it’s at a job interview, a blind date, arrival at your first Humanities class, before you even say, “hey,” they’ll already have seen your page, and formulated that first impression. Show us your page. What’s on it, and why? If your piece is largely or exclusively visual, please make sure to share a creator's accompanying statement of at least 300 words, which we will happily allow to be on its own, separate page. PS: This is a creative thought experiment, and selecting this essay prompt does not guarantee your admission to UChicago. -Inspired by Amandeep Singh Ahluwalia, Class of 2022

Cats have nine lives, Pac-Man has three lives, and radioactive isotopes have half-lives. How many lives does something else—conceptual or actual—have, and why? -Inspired by Kendrick Shin, Class of 2019

If there’s a limited amount of matter in the universe, how can Olive Garden (along with other restaurants and their concepts of food infinity) offer truly unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks? Explain this using any method of analysis you wish—physics, biology, economics, history, theology… the options, as you can tell, are endless.  -Inspired by Yoonseo Lee, Class of 2023 

A hot dog might be a sandwich, and cereal might be a soup, but is a ______ a ______? -Inspired by Arya Muralidharan, Class of 2021 (and dozens of others who, this year and in past years, have submitted the question “Is a hot dog a sandwich,” to which we reply, “maybe”)

“Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” – Jessamyn West -Inspired by Elizabeth Mansfield, Class of 2020

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Undergraduate Admissions

Deadline Update: We want to ensure anyone applying for federal financial aid has enough time to make an informed decision regarding their college choice! For this reason, we're extending our enrollment decision deadline to May 15.

Essay Questions for Transfer Applicants

You'll answer one to two essays as part of your application, depending on whether you're applying to a major or to our undeclared program , and if you've selected a second choice . Essays should be 300 to 400 words each.

If You're Applying to a Major :

Explain your interest in the major you selected. Describe how you have recently developed this interest, inside and/or outside of the classroom, and how this major relates to your professional goals.

If You're Applying to Our Undeclared Program :

Explain your academic interests and strengths or your future career goals. You may include any majors or areas of study you are currently considering.

If You've Selected a Second-Choice Major (Including Undeclared ):

You have selected a second-choice major. Please explain your interest in this major.

Tips for Writing Your Essay

Be memorable..

The essay portion of the application is important because it gives us further insight into who you are and who you want to be. Make us remember you!

Be prepared.

Take time to think about and brainstorm your message. Create an outline, write a good first draft, and edit multiple times.

Be yourself.

We want to know more about you, so be honest and let us into your world. Instead of making broad statements about what you want to do, provide specific examples from your current institution or extracurricular activities. And don’t be afraid to add your personal style and voice to your writing!

You only have a couple of paragraphs to tell us that you’re not only qualified to attend UIUC, but you're also ready for the challenge and will make the most of your experience. Choose your words wisely.

Be focused.

It's not necessary for you to repeat information that’s already elsewhere in your application. Stay focused on explaining how those credentials and qualifications will lead to a successful future here.

Be professional.

Submitting a sloppy-looking essay with spelling errors and glaring mistakes sends us the message that you’re not serious about UIUC. Proofread your essays and ask your counselor, a friend, or a parent to take a second look.

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How to Write a College Application Essay: Tips and Tricks

If there’s anything we know, it’s that applying to college is stressful. And while every part of the process brings its own challenges, completing the written portion of your application is one of the most nerve-racking.

To help you get started, we’ve compiled a short list of tips and tricks for how to write a college application essay. We’ve even provided some special advice for tackling UIUC’s written questions, just in case you decide to apply. Here we go!

1. Write about what they ask about.

Sometimes when you’re writing an application response, it can be easy to lose sight of the topic at hand. Since you only have so many words to respond, it’s imperative you don’t stray too far from what the prompt specifically asks you about.

One way to make sure you’re staying on track is to directly reference the prompt in your response. This shows you understand what’s being asked and you’re going to tell colleges exactly what they want to know, which can set your essay apart from other applicants.

Tips & Tricks for UIUC

In our UIUC College Essay Prompt Example blog , we wrote a sample response for the following myIllini essay prompt: “Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? Who or what do you turn to when you want to learn more?”

In our response, we included lines like, “The question of which came first captivates me because it is a question without an answer” and “ When I want to learn more about this concept, I turn to my grandfather.” Both of these sentences include phrases from the prompt directly in the answer.

2. Directly reference your own experiences. 

Colleges will ask you a variety of different questions in their prompts. No matter the topic, it’s important to be specific about the experiences you’ve had that are unique to you and your educational experience. By including personal details, colleges see that you have a genuine interest in the major you’ve picked. Make sure to clearly explain both what the experience was and how it had an impact on you.

One of UIUC’s short-answer questions specifically asks you to reference your own experience, so it’s important to provide concrete examples relevant to what you’re writing about.

We wrote another blog with examples for both UIUC major-specific prompts . In the examples, our lovely (and definitely real) applicant wrote about their experience at a DNA lab and how that affected their decision to apply for the *fake* DNA Analysis major at UIUC.

While you might not have taken the same path to your chosen major as our totally-a-real-person applicant, it’s important to be specific about the experiences you have had.

3. Be concise.

You might think you need to use a lot of words to say what you need to say (just ask John Mayer), but often less is really more. Too many words can confuse the reader and actually detract from the point of your essay.

A good way to ensure you’re being concise is to put your paper through a hardcore spring cleaning. In other words, take what you don’t need and throw it out. Once you get a first draft, read through and cut out any unnecessary words. You might even find whole sentences that seemed important at the time but sound repetitive or irrelevant when you give them a second glance.

Being concise is something good to keep in mind when writing anything, but we want to emphasize this point specifically for our major-specific prompts . You only have 150 words apiece to respond, so you’ll want to make those words count.

4. Edit, edit, edit!

You know the feeling you get when you hear you own voice on a recording and think, “Oh gosh, I can’t believe I sound like that!”? The same thing can happen when you reread something you wrote. That’s why it’s so important to take time to edit your responses before you submit them.

Wait a minute, didn’t we just talk about going back over essays for spring cleaning? Why yes, we did! Checking for brevity is a big part of editing, but if you want to submit the best version of your essay, there are other things to watch out for, too—like spelling, grammar, and clarity, just to name a few.

The best way to start is to start early. The sooner you have a complete draft, the more time there is to walk away and reevaluate your work with fresh eyes. After taking a break, you might catch errors you otherwise would’ve never seen.

Another technique is having a teacher, friend, or parent review your response. They can catch spelling/grammar mistakes you might miss and can give you a nudge in the right direction if you’ve strayed from the topic or lost your voice.

5. Be yourself.

We know you’ve heard this a millions times before, and we know it sounds like corny, cliché advice, but letting your voice shine really does make a difference in your writing. For most of the application process, you tick boxes and answer the same questions as thousands of other applicants. The written portion is your chance to show colleges who you really are (bleh, another cliché).

If you get the urge to fill you essay with cookie-cutter fluff you think colleges want to hear, remember that thousands of other kids are going to write the same cookie-cutter fluff. But there’s only one person who can tell your story.

For the full essay, there are many prompts to choose from, so pick the one that means the most to you. Write about why you really want this major, a story that actually affected you, or a topic you’re truly passionate about. When you choose to write about something meaningful, it will not only be easier for you to brainstorm ideas, but will also provide a more genuine glimpse of who you are.

As you write, keep in mind that whatever essay you end up with will be the best essay for your application because it is uniquely you. If you apply these tips and tricks on how to write a college application essay and try your best, you’re going to knock the socks off all of your applications. Good luck!

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Within Chicago’s only public research university, the UIC Honors College connects high-achieving undergraduates with remarkable faculty and staff mentors dedicated to excellence.

Learn how to apply!

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Selection into the Honors College is competitive. Applicants are reviewed using a set of criteria designed to consider both past accomplishments and future promise. Admitted students typically have strong academic records; well-developed essays demonstrating thoughtful reflection on the essay prompt; extracurricular involvement showing commitment and leadership; unique talents or abilities; and willingness to embrace diversity in both ideas and people.

The Honors College welcomes applications from students who choose to apply to UIC through the test-optional pathway.

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The UIC Honors College application process is  two-fold . Applicants must apply to UIC as a first-year student using The Common Application. The UIC Honors College application is located within the UIC First Year Supplement of The Common Application.

• Visit the  UIC Office of Admissions  website for application requirements.
• Submit a completed  Common Application  along with the UIC First Year Supplement.
•  Please describe in detail ways that you have sought out academic challenges and personal growth opportunities while in high school. Examples can include activities both inside or outside of your school
•  In its mission statement, the UIC Honors College is described as a community of scholars whose goal is to enrich the educational experience of undergraduates and allow the faculty and students of all disciplines to interact in teaching, learning, and research. How will your engagement with the Honors College foster your academic, personal, and professional growth? Please be advised that you are required to submit an Honors College essay at time of application for full consideration.
• Electronic submission: Invite recommenders to submit letters electronically via The Common Application.  Important: You must  assign your recommenders after they have been invited for the letters to be received.

If you are interested in applying to the Honors College, but have already submitted your UIC Supplement to The Common Application  without indicating that you wanted to be considered for the Honors College, please visit this link to the UIC Admission Portal .  (To log-in, use the email and the password  you used to check the status of your UIC application.)

If you have additional questions, please contact us at Honors College Support

The Honors College will begin to review your application after you have been offered admission to one of UIC’s undergraduate colleges, where you will pursue your major.

All official communications from the Honors College will be sent via email. Please be sure to regularly check the email address filed with Undergraduate Admissions including your spam and junk folders.

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The 7 UChicago Essay Prompts: How to Write Stellar Responses

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The University of Chicago is famous for its unique essay topics. They're some of the most creative and off-the-wall essay prompts you'll see when applying to colleges, and it can sometimes be confusing to know how to tackle them.

What should you write about in your UChicago essays? How can you show that you're intelligent, creative, and worthy of a place at their school? As someone who spent a long time on my UChicago essays (and who got into the school), I've figured out exactly what UChicago is looking for in these essays.

 Read on to learn all about the UChicago essays, what the admissions team expects to see in your responses, what topics you should write about, and which topics you should avoid. In this guide, we also suggest sample essay ideas for each of the 2022/2023 UChicago supplement essay prompts and analyze past University of Chicago essay samples so you can see what a great UChicago essay looks like.

What Are the UChicago Essays?

Before you can begin figuring out how you'll write your UChicago essays, you should know which prompts you'll be seeing and the rules for each one. You'll need to write two essays, and the UChicago essay prompts you must answer are commonly referred to as Question 1 and Question 2.

Question 1: Why UChicago?

The Question 1 prompt is the only UChicago supplement essay that stays the same each year, and it's also the only prompt that all applicants must answer (for Question 2 you'll have multiple prompts to choose from).

For this question, you'll need to write an essay that explains why you want to attend the University of Chicago and why you think the school is a good fit for you and your goals. UChicago doesn't have strict word limits for essays, but they suggest a response of 1-2 pages.

Here's the prompt:

How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

The nice part about this prompt is that it's a pretty standard "why this school" essay . And luckily for you, we have a complete guide that walks you through how to knock this type of essay out of the park.

Question 2: Extended Essay

For Question 2, you have a choice of six essay prompts, and you'll choose the one you want to respond to. The essay prompts for this question change every year, and while there are always around six prompts, some years there may be one more or one less to choose from.

These are the more unique and offbeat essay prompts that UChicago is known for. Many of them were created by UChicago alumni and current students. Again, UChicago asks you submit a response 1-2 pages long.

Below are the essay prompts for the 2022/2023 school year.

Essay Option 2: “Where have all the flowers gone?” – Pete Seeger. Pick a question from a song title or lyric and give it your best answer.

Essay Option 3: “Vlog,” “Labradoodle,” and “Fauxmage.” Language is filled with portmanteaus. Create a new portmanteau and explain why those two things are a “patch” (perfect match).

Essay Option 4: A jellyfish is not a fish. Cat burglars don’t burgle cats. Rhode Island is not an island. Write an essay about some other misnomer, and either come up with and defend a new name for it or explain why its inaccurate name should be kept.

Essay Option 5: Despite their origins in the Gupta Empire of India or Ancient Egypt, games like chess or bowling remain widely enjoyed today. What modern game do you believe will withstand the test of time, and why?

Essay Option 6: And, as always… the classic choose your own adventure option! In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, choose one of our past prompts (or create a question of your own). Be original, creative, thought provoking. Draw on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk, and have fun!

The world is your oyster when it comes to answering UChicago essay prompts.

How to Answer the University of Chicago Essay Prompts

In this section, we explain what UChicago wants to see in your essays, give ideas for topics to write about for each of the essays, and discuss topics you are better off avoiding.

For this University of Chicago supplement essay, UChicago wants to know why you want to attend their school, what you hope to get out of attending, and how University of Chicago will help you achieve their goals. Basically, they want to know why you think their school is a better fit for you than all the other schools out there. For more analysis of this essay, check out our in-depth guide to the Why UChicago essay .

What Do They Want to See in Your Response?

The "why our school?" is probably the most common essay prompt you'll see on college applications. Why do schools, including UChicago, ask this question?

UChicago wants to first see that you really want to go to their school. Students who love a school are more likely to accept an offer of admission and attend it, and they are more likely to be committed to their studies, participate in extracurriculars, and give back after they graduate. Your passion for UChicago should be shining through in this essay.

Next, UChicago wants to see that you've done your research on their school and have an idea of what opportunities you want to take advantage of while there. You can do this by mentioning specific things you like about UChicago or that you plan to take advantage of as a student there. Potential things to discuss include professors you admire or are interested in working with, specific classes you want to take, and extracurriculars you want to participate in.

Finally, UChicago wants to see that you are a good match for their school. Your essay should explain how you'll make the best use of what UChicago offers, how your strengths match the opportunities they provide, and how UChicago will help you reach your goals for the future.

Potential Topics to Write About

There are many ways you could approach this essay prompt; although since UChicago is best known for its academics (as opposed to killer sports teams, for example), most people will discuss the academic side for at least part of their response. Below is a list of possible topics; most people will discuss one to three topics in their essay.

• Majors or classes you're especially interested in
• UChicago's core curriculum
• Professors whose work you admire and whom you'd like to study with or conduct research with
• Unique events like Scav and Kuviasungnerk/Kangeiko
• Research opportunities you'd like to have
• University of Chicago students you've met who you admire
• Volunteer opportunities
• Financial aid opportunities UChicago offers that make it possible for you to attend

Topics to Avoid

The key here is to avoid generic topics that could apply to practically any school or any student. You want it to be clear in your response what opportunities the University of Chicago offers you that no other school does and how you're going to make use of them. Topics that won't show this include discussing:

• How pretty the campus is
• Chicago weather
• The food on campus
• Where UChicago places on college ranking lists
• Your future major and career path without connecting it back to what UChicago offers
• Bashing other schools

The extended essay is when you can get especially creative. These prompts require you to move outside your comfort zone of typical essay topics and answer in a way that gives readers insight into who you are and what you care about. Remember: Question 2 is required, but you have six different prompts to choose from for this essay response.

Your response to Question 1 is meant to show what you like about UChicago and how you’re going to make the most of the opportunities it offers. Question 2 is less about UChicago and more about you. The admissions team wants to see who you are and what's important to you. Three main things they'd like to see in your essay response are:

• Your personality
• Your thirst for knowledge

Who are you? What have been the important events in your life? What kind of person are you? What do you love learning about? These are the questions UChicago wants you to answer. They want to know what's important to you, what events from your past shaped you, what kind of person you are now, and what you want to accomplish in the future. 

UChicago is particularly interested in students who love learning and have a lot of interests in different fields and topics. A mathematician who also does ballet? A creative writing major who started her own business? Bring it on! Make sure to show your love for learning in your essay.

Your passions and goals don't always need to be lofty though; in the second example essay below you can see how the writer took a quirky interest and managed to connect it to larger ideas. If you can connect one of your pet passions to an essay topic, do so!

The great thing about these UChicago essay prompts is you can write about almost anything you want to since they're so different from each other and give you lots of chances to be creative. And you can tackle it from any angle you want. On their website , UChicago states that "[This essay] can be approached with utter seriousness, complete fancy, or something in between." Just remember, you want this essay to give UChicago a good idea of the type of person you are and what's important to you.

Essay Option 1

Exponents and square roots, pencils and erasers, beta decay and electron capture. Name two things that undo each other and explain why both are necessary.

You're allowed to let your imagination run wild with this prompt. You should try to find a pair of objects that the admissions panel didn’t think of, something wholly original that only you would think of. For this prompt, they want to see how imaginative you can be, but the most important part of this essay is justifying why your pairing makes sense and why it matters . The pair you choose will show off your personality, creativity, and cultural experiences. 

Make your response as wacky and original as you like, but remember to tie it back to yourself and your interests a nd/or potential major. For instance, say you go with the idea of an art conservator and the passage of time. You could discuss how time degrades the materials of a work of art, and then an art conservationist revitalizes the work, only to have the passage of time wear it down again. This would be an excellent segue into writing about your interest in history, creative writing, or U Chicago’s Department of Art History Conservation Science Teaching Program . 

You could also write about how you developed an interest in these subjects, and what other interests you have could be applicable . Weaving your story into your essay will show UChicago that you’re creative and intellectually curious. This can include your niche interests, quirky hobbies, or pet projects.

Essay Option 2

“Where have all the flowers gone?” – Pete Seeger. Pick a question from a song title or lyric and give it your best answer.

This is a classic UChicago question that allows you to answer the question literally...or not. (The year I applied, the version of this question was "Describe your table.") So, if this exemple were your actual song lyric, you address, where have all the flowers gone? You could answer this literally and describe how, for instance, flowers are changing colors in response to climate change . Perhaps you could then discuss your interest in horticulture and what led you to pursue that field.

Or (as always with UChicago essays), you can take it in a totally unexpected direction. This prompt is a chance to put your interpretive and reasoning skills into action. In fact, you could almost think of it like a riddle, except that the answer is anything that you can come up with and justify:

“Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” A valid question in a world where loneliness has been declared a public health emergency and social isolation can increase the likelihood of heart disease by as much as 29% ! 

“Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?” Likely not, considering radio listening has been trending downward for years, especially amongst young listeners and Rock Music is at the lowest point in its popularity since about 1960 . Where does this leave you, a young would-be guitar player with an interest in U Chicago’s ethnomusicology program ?

“Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” Perhaps you do, considering recent studies show a decline in empathy and corresponding rise in narcissism .

You get the idea. Whatever question you choose, don’t worry too much about having a great answer for it; the idea is to find a context for the question that is meaningful to you and relates to your interests , which will give UChicago insight into your values and personality, two things they want to see in these essays!

Essay Option 3

“Vlog,” “Labradoodle,” and “Fauxmage.” Language is filled with portmanteaus. Create a new portmanteau and explain why those two things are a “patch” (perfect match).

This prompt is a bit sillier, but you still have the chance to show U Chicago your personality and unique worldview. This prompt gives you a chance to play with language and create something that expresses a meaning that we don’t have a word for. The best way to go about this is to think of two areas that are important to you and find a pair of rhyming words related to each and combine them.

So, for instance, if you’re math-oriented but somewhat spiritual, you could take words from both mathematics and spirituality, and come up with something like “stamystics” (statistics+mystics). You could talk about how you became interested in math and how it relates to your spirituality, and so forth.

If you are more interested in sports than spirituality, you could come up with something like “mathleticism.” You could write about how you had to train your mind in order to grasp difficult or advanced mathematical concepts and, inversely, how your understanding of math deepens your appreciation of sports.

What U Chicago is looking for here is how you can connect two seemingly unrelated concepts and find a bridge between them. They’re looking for problem-solving in addition to insight into your personality.

Essay Option 4

A jellyfish is not a fish. Cat burglars don’t burgle cats. Rhode Island is not an island. Write an essay about some other misnomer, and either come up with and defend a new name for it or explain why its inaccurate name should be kept.

This prompt gives you an opportunity to think about familiar things in a new way. We probably don’t think much about peanuts not being nuts, but it’s obvious once you think about it that they are legumes. But, on the other hand, they are also closely related to peas–so the name has some validity. Even though they’re not actually nuts, they do taste like nuts…so is it wrong to call them nuts? Think about other examples that exist in your fields of interest.

And of course, be sure to let your experiences, interests, and values shape the way you rename or defend your misnomer . That way, UChicago will get a good idea of who you are and what’s meaningful to you!

Essay Option 5

Despite their origins in the Gupta Empire of India or Ancient Egypt, games like chess or bowling remain widely enjoyed today. What modern game do you believe will withstand the test of time, and why?

This prompt is your chance to be more overtly academic in your response . In writing about how this game will remain relevant in the future, you’ll be able to show your knowledge of history, culture, politics, economics, religion, scientific discovery…and so on! Choose a game that interests you in some way that you can tie into your personal history and academic interests. 

While brainstorming possible games will be really fun, the most important part of this essay is justifying why you think something that’s relevant today will continue to be relevant in the future. Think about what cultural, social, and political changes could be possible and what the implications of that could be for people today. As long as you’re creative, descriptive, and thorough, your response can range from serious to silly and meet the requirements for this prompt.

Essay Option 6

And, as always… the classic choose your own adventure option! In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, choose one of our past prompts (or create a question of your own). Be original, creative, thought provoking. Draw on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk, and have fun!

If you aren't feeling any of the other five optional prompts, you can respond to this one, which asks you to choose and respond to a past UChicago optional essay prompt, or write and respond to your own prompt. With either option, you'll want to consider your identity, interests, strengths, and goals, and let those factors inform which prompt you choose, how you write your own prompt, and how you craft your response.

You may not feel up to the task of writing your own prompt, but you might like the idea of tracking down an old prompt that catches your eye. Read through the past prompts and consider which one will allow you to play to your strengths . If there's a particular experience or skill that you want to showcase in your response, select a prompt that is conducive to that.

Alternatively, if there's a specific experience you want to write about, you can write your own prompt and respond to it. To write your prompt, use the tone and structure of the existing UChicago prompts as a guide. It'll probably come as no surprise that your original prompt should fit right in with the ones provided on the application. This means you might have to be a little goofy, cryptic, or risky...and that's a good thing!

Though this option allows you to write your own prompt if you so choose, it's important to remember that your response to the prompt should still focus on showcasing who you are , what strengths you will bring to UChicago as a student, and why UChicago is the perfect place for you. Don't get too carried away trying to impress admissions with punny phrases or cryptic logic; be authentic, be bold, and be you.

Some people shy away from this prompt because they feel like it's "cheating" or less impressive to not follow one of the specific prompts that UChicago gives. However, this isn't true! As long as you write a compelling essay that gives readers a better insight into who you are, your essay will strengthen your application. For what it's worth, when I applied to UChicago, this is the prompt I chose, and I was still accepted to the school.

UChicago wants you to be creative here, so there aren't many topics that are off limits. However, you're trying to convince them that you'd be a great and interesting student to add to their school, so make sure you use your essay to show who you are and why UChicago would want to admit you.

This means you should avoid responses that don't give readers a good idea of who you are. For example, if you choose essay option 1, don't just state that “taco cat” is funny because it reminds you of your favorite meme. Instead, tie it back to yourself and your life by explaining its relevance, like making tacos with your abuela and fending off the family cat’s attempts to steal tacos. 

Because these prompts are creative, it can be easy to run away with them, but always remember to answer the prompt completely and give UChicago better insight into who you are.

Additionally, don't feel that certain University of Chicago essay prompts are "better" or more impressive than others . UChicago wouldn't have chosen these essay topics if they didn't think applicants could write outstanding responses to them, so please choose the prompt that you feel you can write the best essay for.

University of Chicago Essay Examples

In this section are two University of Chicago essay examples, each written by an accepted applicant.

Below each UChicago supplement essay we discuss what makes the essay work so well.

Dear University of Chicago,

And now you inquire as to my wishes? They're simple, accept me for who I am! Why can't you just love and not ask why? Not ask about my assets or my past? I'm living in the now, I'm waiting for you to catch up, but you're too caught up in my past, I offer us a future together, not a past to dwell upon. Whenever I'm around you, I just get that tingle deep inside me that tells me you're the one; you have that air of brilliance and ingenuity that I crave in a person, you're so mature and sophisticated, originality is really your strongest and most admirable trait. I wish we could be together, I still think in my heart of hearts we were meant to be, but you have to meet me halfway, dear. I'm on one knee here with tears welling up in my eyes, the fireworks are timed and ready to light up the night sky for you, just say 'I accept...you.'

Why Does This Essay Work?

• Creative take on a standard prompt: The writer chose a very unique angle for this essay: comparing the University of Chicago to a lover. He's probably the first applicant to answer the essay prompt this way, which definitely makes this a memorable essay. In fact, UChicago loved this essay so much that they mailed it out to thousands of potential applicants (which actually got them a bit of backlash ). You absolutely don't have to take as unique an approach to this essay as the above writer did, but doing so can definitely help your essay stand out.
• It answers the entire prompt: Even though this is an unusual essay, the writer still manages to answer everything the prompt asks for. He mentions his goal for the future (to become a lawyer), mentions varied interests he has (the Gothic era, the philosopher Kierkegaard), and explains what he likes about UChicago (the brilliance, ingenuity, and originality the school offers). He even manages to mention that he visited campus three times, which shows a serious interest in the school. If you choose to write an especially offbeat essay, it's key to do what this essay did and still answer the prompt while being creative.

This essay is from several years ago, so it doesn't use a current prompt, but it's still helpful to read and analyze.

Share with us a few of your favorite books, poems, authors, films, plays, pieces of music, musicians, performers, paintings, artists, blogs, magazines, or newspapers. Feel free to touch on one, some, or all of the categories listed, or add a category of your own.

Now let's take a look at the successful essay:

The Illuminati changed my life. Three years ago, I found my first ambigram in one of my favorite novels, Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. I turned the page, and there it was: the word "Illuminati" printed into the exact center of the book. It was styled like a newspaper masthead, exquisite and complex, yet oddly symmetric. Curious, I rotated the book upside-down.

Impossibly, the inverted word was still "Illuminati." Gazing closer, I realized that the letters, I-L-L-U-M, actually shaped into a flipped I-N-A-T-I. Suddenly, I was reading it in both directions. My eyes waltzed along the broad curves and sharp twists of the calligraphy, striking poses in a glamorous font against a sheet of creamy whiteness, sliding between the dense vertical strokes, peering at the edge of the defined serif as it angled away, then bent boldly toward me. Every line was deliberate, every flourish smiling with purpose, and the whole word balanced on the delicate cord that joined two letters into one. It was unforgettable.

Ambigrams are words that can be read from different directions. Actually, "ambigram" is an umbrella term that encompasses dozens of distinct types of visual wordplay. The most popular ones are rotational, mirror image, and-my personal favorites-symbiotic ambigrams, which can spell two different things when viewed normally and upside-down.

Compelled by the striking art, I could not help but try my own hand at designing ambigrams, and slowly I felt the pitiful stick-figure artist inside me shrink away as my inner energetic graphic designer sprang up. Before early volleyball tournaments, I work myself up by filling up pages and pages of experimental letter combinations, gleefully satisfied at the way that a rounded lowercase "a" was a perfect upside-down lowercase "e." In my AP Literature class, I drew "She's a witch!" which revealed, when flipped, "Communist" to reflect Arthur Miller's contemporary motives for writing The Crucible. On a challenge from a friend, I even drew an ambigram of "Jay-Z" and "Beyonce" on a bumpy bus ride back from a leadership retreat.

In the last few months, I have also practiced drawing ambigrams as fast as I can. I dream about the day when I can effortlessly write out a message saying "Hi, how are you today?" normally and "The password is cherry268" upside-down, without pausing or rotating the paper. I imagine a world in which everyone had this ability, and could literally write two things at once. How would that change communication? Encryption? Trust? My legs swing comfortably from this innovative edge, excited to take a stab at the answers.

The best part about the ambigram is that it refuses to define itself as just one thing. It is a linguistic passion, a cryptographic endeavor, an artistic design, and an ironic illusion. I relish the fact that ambigrams force both the artist and the audience to reject first glances and embrace secret identities.

This may just be a nerdy obsession, but ambigrams have taught me far more than how to sketch fancy words. Their multidimensional truth implies that my hobbies of both writing Italian sonnets and solving logical riddles are not opposing functions of my left and right brains, but rather, a perfect conglomeration of my passion for creating and solving puzzles. The beauty of the most surprising combinations reminds me to take bold risks in both my life and my designs.

Above all else, ambigrams have taught me that I can create the impossible. I can make true and false the same word depending on something as simple as a 180-degree head turn. Victory can be defeat. Open can be closed. Am amateur piano player with an obsession for cryptology can learn how to program iPhone apps and get the game-winning kill at the varsity volleyball championship. A girl with divorced parents can make time for both families, and an inspired teenager from California can write her name into world history--both normally and upside-down.

- Samantha M.

Why This Essay Works

• Shows passion: This essay focuses on a pretty unusual and specific topic: ambigrams. While many people may not even know what an ambigram is, the writer is clearly passionate about them. She discusses how much time she spends trying to create different ambigrams, what her goals for ambigram creating are, and some of her favorite ambigrams she's created. UChicago loves people who are passionate about something, even if it's an unusual or offbeat interest. It makes UChicago believe those students will bring that passion with them onto campus.
• Gives insight into the writer's personality: The majority of this essay is about the author's interest in ambigrams, but she also manages to cleverly slip in multiple other references to her personality and interests. From her essay, we learn that she's a volleyball player, writes Italian sonnets, and loves solving puzzles. Adding these details gives UChicago a fuller look at what makes her tick.
• Connects it to a bigger picture: The writer chose to write about a very specific topic—ambigrams—but was still able to connect that to bigger concepts, such as communication, truth, and how she's able to balance her different interests. She's able to take a quirky topic and show how it influences her worldview.

Final Advice: UChicago Essays

When answering the University of Chicago essay prompts, keep in mind that the main reason UChicago is reading these essays is to find out who you are as a person and if you'd be a good fit at their school.

The University of Chicago wants students who are passionate about learning, creative, are excited to make the most of their time on campus, and have big dreams for themselves, and the UChicago supplement questions are designed to help you show these sides of yourself to the school.

For the "Why UChicago?" prompt, you'll want to show the school why you want to go there, why you think you're a good fit for the school, and how UChicago will help you achieve your goals during college and beyond.

For the extended essay, you can (and should) be more creative. These UChicago essays are more "out there," and in your response, you should show your personality and passion for learning.

For both University of Chicago essays, remember to show who you are and what you're passionate about, include details about yourself and the school to help you stand out from other essays, and mention your plans and goals for the future.

What's Next?

If you want a more in-depth look how to write about Question 1, check out our guide to the Why UChicago Essay , which includes an additional sample essay along with analysis of how to answer this prompt.

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UIUC Supplemental Essays 2023-24 – Prompts and Advice

September 13, 2023

The University of Illinois — Urbana Champaign is one of the top public universities in the entire United States. Top-ranked computer science, engineering, and business programs, in particular, attract an endless stream of high-caliber applicants from around the globe. Great grades and test scores will put aspiring members of the Fighting Illini on strong footing. However, you are also required to address 2-3 UIUC supplemental essay prompts.

 (Want to learn more about How to Get Into UIUC? Visit our blog entitled:  How to Get Into the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Admissions Data and Strategies  for all of the most recent admissions data as well as tips for gaining acceptance.)

Let’s dive right in and begin examining the 2023-24 UIUC supplemental essays. Two important notes:

• You will be addressing 2-3 of these essays, depending on which category you fall into.
• Each response is a max of 150 words.

UIUC Supplemental Essays: If You’re Applying to a Major:

1) explain, 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..

UIUC is not necessarily asking you to write about the in-class or extracurricular experience which led to you earning the most prestigious awards or holding the highest position of leadership. The university is going to see all of your accomplishments in the Honors and Activities sections of the Common App. As such, you want to ask yourself two main questions:

1) Which experience best illustrates my passion and commitment to my first choice major?

2) Which experience is closest to my heart and most representative of my unique passions?

Pick the option that will allow you to deliver additional detail that may be memorable to the admissions reader. Start this process by asking yourself, “What is the most interesting and consequential moment that I have experienced in a classroom setting or in my extracurricular activities?” If you can identify one clear-cut moment, that is likely the activity worth sharing with the UIUC admissions staff.

2) Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from UIUC and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.

This prompt shares some of the same elements of a traditional “Why Us?” essay, but UIUC is particularly interested in hearing about why the curriculum in your desired academic department is attractive to you—not so much about your love for the football team or the beautiful campus. Below are some quick tips for writing an essay that will help your admissions cause:

• Cite specific academic programs , professors ,  research opportunities , internship/externship programs ,  study abroad programs ,  student-run organizations , etc.
• State why your chosen program is the perfect fit for you  and why you are the perfect fit for it.
• Offer insight into your future personal/academic/career goals. It’s okay if you’re not 100% sure what you want to do at age 25 (most teens are not). Feel free to speculate based on your current mindset and interests.

In summary, you’ll want to dedicate time to researching more about your prospective college/department and what makes it truly world-class. The more specific you can get here, the better your UIUC essays will be!

UIUC Supplemental Essays: If You’re Applying to Our Undeclared Program in the Division of General Studies:

1) what are your academic interests please include 2-3 majors you’re considering at illinois and why..

Your strengths will likely be evident from other data points (AP scores, classroom grades, SAT/ACT results, etc.). Therefore we recommend focusing the bulk of your response on your specific academic interests that relate to your major of choice.

Whether it’s a general love for math/science or literature or a specific interest in aerospace engineering or 19th century French novels, use this opportunity to share what makes you tick, the ideas that keep you up at night, and what subject inspires you to dream big. What topic makes you read books and online content until your eyes bleed? Share the manner in which you relentlessly pursue knowledge. Whether it’s falling down a Wikipedia rabbit hole about the nature of time or consuming thousands of hours of podcasts on game theory, this is a chance to illustrate the ways in which you are an obsessive learner with an endless thirst for information. The admissions reader should emerge from reading this essay with the sense that you are a sincerely curious young person with a strong intellectual drive.

Finally, be sure to connect these interests to 2-3 majors at Illinois and support your reasoning with school-specific offerings and resources, like academic departments , courses , research initiatives , etc.

2) What are your future career or academic goals? You may include courses you took in high school and how these impacted your goals.

Note that this question is a bit different than the one asked of students with a firm first-choice major. We recommend providing a straightforward answer here. If you are Undeclared, you may not have a firm idea of your academic goals, but you can use your current academic interests (the ones explored in the question above) as well as past academic experiences to guide your answer. Similarly, your career intentions may be relatively unformed. Use this space to share academic/career areas that may be of interest. Don’t sweat it if your plans are still in a nascent stage. This is normal for a 17 or 18-year-old, and UIUC will understand.

UIUC Supplemental Essays: If You’ve Selected a Second-Choice Major (Including Undeclared):

Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals..

See answer #1 for those selecting a major. You are essentially repeating this process for a different field. However, you probably don’t want to have two completely unrelated majors/career goals. For example, if your first choice was business and your second choice was economics, it’s easy to explain the relationship. If the fields are more disparate (e.g. Dance & Chemical Engineering, be sure to provide a thorough explanation.

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UIUC only labels two factors as being “very important” to the admissions process. Those factors are: the rigor of your high school coursework and your GPA. The essays are “important” to the application review. In fact, the essays are rated as being of equal importance to test scores, extracurricular activities, and talent/ability.

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How to Write the UIUC Essays 2023-2024

UIUC is one of the best public universities in the USA, so writing strong essays is important to making your application stand out. UIUC has two required short prompts and two optional ones for all applicants, plus an additional prompt for applicants with a second-choice major.

Here’s our expert advice on responding to the UIUC Prompts

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Supplemental Essay Prompts

All applicants.

Prompt 1 (Required): Explain, 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. (150 words)

Prompt 2 (Required): Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from UIUC and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them. (150 words)

Prompt 3 (Optional): Explain any challenges (outside of COVID-related) you have faced throughout your academic career,  including the dates or timeline below.  (300 words)

Prompt 4 (Optional): If you have a low grade or a drop in grades that you have not already explained, do so below. (300 words)

All Applicants With Second-Choice Major

You have selected a second-choice major. Please explain your interest in that major or your overall academic or career goals. (150 words)

All Applicants, Prompt 1 

Explain, 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. (150 words).

At first glance, this prompt seems pretty straightforward, and there isn’t much space for extraneous storytelling. 

However, what gives this prompt its difficulty is the necessity of going above and beyond. Not only do you need to identify the experiences that shaped your interest in your selected major, but you need to provide deeper reflections as to why those experiences impacted you in the way they did. 

For that reason, it’s not enough to simply list the experiences that led you to your chosen major. For example, you shouldn’t just say, “I first discovered my passion for film in English class, when I had to write a take home essay about the movie adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray . I furthered my interest in film by making my own home documentary alongside a couple friends. I also started volunteering at a local arthouse cinema to understand a more commercial perspective on film…”

Rather, it’s better to go deeper with a given example and provide insights into what motivates your passions. Instead of simply listing experiences related to film, you might instead say, “My English teacher assigned our class a take-home essay, where we analyzed the movie adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray . Looking at the movie through a closer lens gave me a deeper appreciation for the small decisions directors make and the big impacts they can have…” 

The admissions readers at UIUC want to see that you have the necessary experiences under your belt to thrive in your chosen course of study, and they also want to see that you will be passionate and motivated while doing so! Make sure to show them both your experiences and your deeper insights about those experiences, and you’ll have a strong essay on your hands. 

All Applicants, Prompt 2 

Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from uiuc and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them. (150 words).

The trick to this prompt is making sure you convey a clear personal or career goal, while also relating your intended course of study to that goal. 

Thus, you should acknowledge the following main points while answering this prompt: 

• What are your future personal or career goals? 
• How will your chosen major help contribute towards those goals? 

Let’s address each of these points separately. 

1. What are your future personal and/or career goals?

The prompt plainly states that your response needs to identify your future personal or career goals. If you have a clear idea of what your goals are, that will make this part easy. In that situation, you would have presumably chosen a course of study that will serve as a stepping stone towards your longer-term ambitions. 

On the other hand, UIUC knows that your interests will change over the next four years, and that nothing is set in stone. If you’re uncertain about your career goals, it’s also okay to identify a few possible career paths that interest you. Another option is to discuss the type of work you wish to do (e.g. helping deliver aid to marginalized communities) as opposed to the specific career title.

Keep in mind that UIUC gives you the option of specifying your personal goals as well, and not just your career goals. Your personal goals should still be related to your major, but don’t have to be as career-focused. For instance, some solid personal goals to mention would be things like becoming a stronger public speaker, learning to program in a certain coding language, doing research on a specific topic, or writing a novel. 

As long as you can make a compelling case as to how your chosen major relates to your future ambitions, you will be in good shape for this essay. 

2. How will your chosen major help contribute towards those goals?

Once you have identified your personal or career goals, you also need to indicate what aspects of your chosen course of study will help you achieve those goals. 

This will mean both speaking about your major in broad terms, as well as identifying some features of UIUC’s course of study that serve you particularly well. This is not a “why UIUC” essay, so showing depth of research is not the top priority, but it will strengthen your response nonetheless. 

While this essay does not require personal reflections in the way that many other college essays do, it is still important for your voice to come through in deeper analyses that show you understand the significance of your major-goal combination at a deeper level. 

To accomplish this, make sure you are always stating why a particular aspect of your intended major serves your goals. For instance, it is not enough to say, “I hope to be a lawyer for the United Nations, so I want to take the course Governing Globalizations.” You might instead write, “Courses such as Governing Globalizations, which explore the historical, moral, socio-economic, and political dimensions of an emerging global society, will provide me with the interdisciplinary background to thrive as an international lawyer.” 

All Applicants, Prompt 3 (Optional)

Explain any challenges (outside of covid-related) you have faced throughout your academic career, including the dates or timeline below. (300 words).

While we encourage applicants to respond to most optional prompts, this prompt and the following one are truly optional. You should only respond to them if you have exceptional circumstances that apply.

This prompt is not the typical Overcoming Challenges essay, where you’re asked to share examples of your resilience through a story. This is truly for major challenges that negatively impacted your academic or extracurricular history, and it should be written in a straightforward format, not narrative form.

Some examples of challenges that may apply include:

• Major illness
• Death in the family
• Job loss in the family
• Anything else that prevented you from achieving at your potential

You don’t need to take up the full word count; only use the space you need. Here’s an example:

During my entire high school career, I had to babysit for my two younger siblings right after school because my family couldn’t afford daycare. As a result, I was unable to do sports or other extracurriculars, however, these many afternoons prepping snacks and coming up with new games to play were valuable in teaching me responsibility and creativity.

All Applicants, Prompt 4 (Optional)

If you have a low grade or a drop in grades that you have not already explained, do so below. (300 words).

The same advice for the previous prompt applies here too, however, this is specific to grades. Again, don’t use this space for that one class you got a B. This is for grades that are truly out of the norm from your academic record or abilities.

Make sure you also don’t blame others for your lower grade (i.e. “the teacher was bad”). If there were factors outside of your control, explain the situation as diplomatically as possible.

In September 2021, I was diagnosed with ADHD and started taking medication for it. Prior to that, during freshman year, I was not able to do my best academically because I was unable to focus. After starting ADHD medication, I was able to follow along in class and complete all my assignments, and my grades rose significantly as a result.

You have selected a second-choice major. Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals. (150 words)

This prompt is similar to the previous one about your first-choice major, so you should approach it in largely the same manner. The only nuance is that you don’t necessarily have to relate your second-choice major to any personal or career goals, if you don’t want to (though it’s always helpful to!). 

It’s still important to ground this essay in meaningful experiences with this field. Since the essay asks about your interest in this major, it can be easy to simply write all the reasons you love the major without actually sharing more about who you are. You want to avoid that! For example, anyone could write an essay about why environmental science is so great and important, but only you can discuss how the river in your hometown was polluted by a garment factory, or how fulfilling it was to teach kids at the elementary school how to compost. 

After explaining your interest, make sure to share how this second-choice major relates to your future goals. Since it’s a second-choice major, you may not have as concrete of an answer, and that’s okay, but UIUC still wants to know how you might make an impact with this major should you study it. For the hypothetical student interested in environmental science, they may want to work in environmental policy to prevent pollution, or become a teacher so that the younger generation learns to love and care for the earth.

Where to Get Your University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Essays Edited 

Do you want feedback on your UIUC essays? After rereading your essays countless times, it can be difficult to evaluate your writing objectively. That’s why we created our free  Peer Essay Review tool , where you can get a free review of your essay from another student. You can also improve your own writing skills by reviewing other students’ essays. 

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University of Southern California (USC) 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

Early Action: Nov 1

Regular Decision Deadline: Dec 1

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University of Southern California 2023-24 Application Essay Questions Explained 

The Requirements: 2 or 3 essays (depending on major selection) of up to 250 words; 2 short-answer lists.

Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why , Oddball , Short Answer , Community

Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)

This is USC’s take on the classic Why essay. In asking how you plan to pursue your interests, admissions is really trying to suss out your core reasons for choosing USC. While college will offer you a wealth of social and professional opportunities, its primary function is academic — and your primary role is as a student. So, what kind of student do you hope to be? Where do you hope your studies will take you? What resources and opportunities does USC offer that will meet your needs and guide you towards your goals?

To answer these questions, set aside an hour or two to pore over the USC website (there’s no hack, you’ve just got to put in the time). Beyond the basic departmental listings, look up information about news and research coming out of your department, the kinds of courses available, the opportunities that other undergrads have had studying in your area of choice. Even if you have a wide array of interests, consider explaining how two to three departments might complement each other or foster your interest in a larger idea or theme. Your ultimate goal is to show that your interest in USC (just like your intellectual curiosity) runs deep!

Describe yourself in three words (25 characters).

Your answers do not need to be so outlandish that admissions needs a thesaurus to look them up, but they should avoid the generalities that so often populate these questions: loyal, kind, smart… you get the idea. We’re sure you are all of these things — and they are lovely qualities to showcase in the stories you tell elsewhere in your other written responses — but these sorts of terms can ring hollow. Think about how different people in your life would describe you. Though this assignment is short, you may need to spend some time wordsmithing different combinations. When the prescribed format is a list, order matters just as much as content, so use every element of the assignment to your advantage!

The following prompts have a 100 character limit:

What is your favorite snack, best movie of all time:, if your life had a theme song, what would it be, dream trip:, what tv show will you binge watch next, which well-known person or fictional character would be your ideal roommate, favorite book:, if you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be.

Behold! USC’s attempt at being quirky! You’ve been limited to less than the length of a tweet for each answer, so you’d better make every word (and character) count! These prompts don’t have time for generalities or gentle introductions, so you’ll have to cut straight to the point. The more specific your words are, the more memorable your answers will be. Favorite snack? Don’t just say, “popcorn and Junior Mints.” How about, “A box of junior mints melting over hot popcorn as I watch a horror movie” (72 characters). If you can paint a funny picture or display a knack for wit, take this chance, but don’t force it. You also don’t exactly have to think of this as filling in the blanks, but more as filling in any blanks in your application. Anything that doesn’t feel like it merits a full essay can go here as a tweet, hot take, punchline, or elegantly-worded sentence.

USC Dornsife Applicants: Please provide an essay of no more than 250 words on the topic below. In your response, we encourage you to write about something that you haven’t already discussed elsewhere in your application.

For more information, please click here ., many of us have at least one issue or passion that we care deeply about – a topic on which we would love to share our opinions and insights in hopes of sparking intense interest and continued conversation. if you had ten minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your talk be about (250 words).

We at CEA love this question because it’s a unique way of asking applicants: what do you care about and why? What’s important to you? What information do you wish other scholarly minds had access to? Start by making a list. Maybe you’d like to use your ten minutes to speak about media literacy and how we can and should consider what we see online through the lens of the powers that dictate how and when we receive information. Perhaps you’d want to spread the word about the dangers of climate change and the irreversible impact it will have on the planet if we don’t take action swiftly. What keeps you up at night? What kind of positive effect do you want to have on the world? These are the questions you should be asking yourself when brainstorming for this prompt. Bonus points if you can speak to how a USC Dornsife education will prepare you to address this issue head-on in the future! 

USC Viterbi Applicants:

The student body at the usc viterbi school of engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. describe how your contributions to the usc viterbi student body may be distinct from others. please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you. (250 words).

USC Viterbi School of Engineering wants to accept students who will contribute to diversity on campus. When considering an aspect of your identity or background to expand upon, we recommend choosing one that has had the biggest impact on the way you experience and interact with the world. Ideally, the unique aspect you select should come with a couple anecdotes. Maybe you want to write about your experience as a person living with a disability and how this has shaped your interest in engineering, design, and accessibility. Perhaps you embody #BlackGirlMagic and will bring a fresh perspective to a field in which women of color are underrepresented. Regardless of the part of your identity you choose to address, be specific about how it impacts your worldview and how it will add a distinct perspective to USC Viterbi.

The Engineering Grand Challenges (for USC Viterbi Applicants):

The national academy of engineering (nae) and their 14 grand challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. learn more about the nae grand challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why. (250 words).

Strong responses to this prompt will showcase self-reflection, care for the greater good, and ambition. Review the fourteen Grand Challenges and see which you connect with the most. Maybe you’re passionate about providing access to clean water, since you know firsthand what it’s like to not have that access in your hometown in Michigan. Perhaps you hope to engineer better medicines in honor of a loved one you lost to illness prematurely. Maybe you’ve always been fascinated with outer space and would jump at the opportunity to engineer new tools of scientific discovery. Make sure to relate your own life experiences and/or interests to the challenges the world is facing and emphasize how you’d like to be part of the solution.

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Tackling the UIUC Supplemental Essays 2023-2024

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) is a renowned institution known for its rigorous academic environment and vibrant student life. To stand out from the competition and make your way to UIUC, it's crucial to nail your supplemental essays. Let's dig deeper into how to approach these prompts.

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Supplemental Essay Prompts

Explain your interest in the major you selected and describe how you have recently explored or developed this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. You may also explain how this major relates to your future career goals. (400 words)

If you're applying to the Division of General Studies, explain your academic interests and strengths or your future career goals. You may include any majors or areas of study you're currently considering. (400 words)

Approach to Each Prompt

Explain your interest in the major you selected This prompt is essentially a 'Why This Major' essay. UIUC wants to understand why you have chosen your particular field of study. The admissions committee is looking for a genuine interest and understanding of your chosen major. Discuss specific courses, professors, or research initiatives at UIUC that excite you. Also, try to tie in how this major will help you accomplish your future career goals.

From an early age, I've been fascinated by the harmony in nature's design, the intricate systems that flawlessly work together to sustain life. It's this interest that guided me towards choosing Biological Sciences as my major at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC).

My journey of exploration began in my sophomore year of high school when I joined the biology club. Through activities like studying local biodiversity, attending seminars, and even conducting a mini research project on local bird species, I began to realize the potential of biology as a tool for understanding our world. It was here that I developed a particular interest in ecology and conservation.

To further my understanding, I interned last summer at a local conservation center. Here, I had the opportunity to work alongside researchers studying the impacts of urbanization on local flora and fauna. This experience was both enlightening and inspiring, cementing my resolve to pursue biology.

As for the future, my dream is to become a conservation scientist. I aspire to work on preserving biodiversity and finding sustainable solutions to human-nature conflicts. I believe that a major in Biological Sciences at UIUC, with its focus on experiential learning and research, would be a perfect stepping stone towards achieving this dream.

Courses such as 'Principles of Ecology' and 'Conservation Biology', along with opportunities to engage in research through the School of Integrative Biology, excite me. I am particularly intrigued by the research work of Professor Smith on urban ecology, and I hope to contribute to this work as an undergraduate researcher at UIUC.

Explain your academic interests if applying to the Division of General Studies This essay is for applicants who are undecided about their major. Even if you are undecided, UIUC wants to know about your academic strengths, interests, and potential career goals. The key here is to show flexibility and curiosity.

As a curious and flexible learner, my academic interests are broad and interdisciplinary. Although I am applying to the Division of General Studies at UIUC, my academic strengths lie in the intersection of humanities and social sciences.

Throughout high school, I have been drawn towards history and literature, fascinated by the insights they provide into human behavior, societies, and cultures. Simultaneously, I am intrigued by psychology and its potential for understanding individual behavior.

While I am yet to narrow down on a specific career path, I am considering a future that allows me to leverage these interests, possibly in journalism, social work, or diplomacy. Regardless of the path I choose, I am confident that the comprehensive education provided by the Division of General Studies at UIUC will equip me with the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to excel.

At UIUC, I am excited about courses such as 'Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Environment' and 'Cultural Differences and Social Change' that reflect my varied interests. Through these courses and more, I look forward to delving deeper into my interests, refining my skills, and charting a career path that aligns with my passions and strengths.

Top Tips for Your Essays

Be Specific : Show that you’ve done your research. What unique opportunities does UIUC offer that align with your interests?

Show Development : You should not only express your interest but also illustrate your understanding and commitment to your chosen major.

Demonstrate Passion : The admissions committee wants to see enthusiasm in your writing. Make sure your passion for your chosen major shines through.

Connect to Future Goals : How will your chosen major or studies at UIUC help you in your future career?

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign offers a vibrant and supportive community, rigorous academics, and a multitude of resources for its students. By effectively addressing the supplemental essays, you can illustrate your fit for the school and take one step closer to becoming an Illini!

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UIUC Supplemental Essays 2023-2024

By Eric Eng

Welcome to the world of college applications – a journey where each step is a unique opportunity to showcase your aspirations, experiences, and personality. Among these steps, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) supplemental essays for the 2023-2024 application cycle stand out as a critical component. These essays are more than just a formality; they’re a chance for you to let your individuality shine through to the admissions committee.

As a prospective student aiming for a seat in one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, you understand the importance of making every word count. The UIUC supplemental essays are your canvas, and how you paint your story can make all the difference. Whether you’re a budding engineer, a future entrepreneur, or an aspiring artist, these prompts are designed to unearth the depths of your creativity and intellect.

In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the nuances of the 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays. Our aim is to equip you with insights, strategies, and tips to transform these prompts from daunting tasks into opportunities for self-expression and impactful storytelling. So, let’s get started on this exciting journey toward crafting essays that resonate with your dream college’s ethos and bring you one step closer to your academic aspirations at UIUC.

How Many Supplemental Essays Does UIUC Have?

UIUC requires applicants to answer two to three major-specific prompts and one additional essay prompt as part of their application for the 2023-2024 cycle. These prompts vary based on whether the applicant is applying to a specific major, the undeclared program, or has a second-choice major. 

The major-specific prompts, each approximately 150 words long, ask applicants to detail experiences related to their first-choice major, describe personal or career goals, or explain their interest in a second-choice major or overall academic goals. Additionally, applicants must respond to one of the essay prompts from the Common App, with a response length ranging from 250 to 650 words.

The purpose of these essays is multifaceted. They provide a platform for students to convey their experiences, ambitions, and compatibility with their chosen field of study or academic interests. Through these essays, UIUC aims to gain deeper insights into the applicant’s personality, intellectual curiosity, and potential contributions to the university community. This personalized approach in the application process allows the university to assess the holistic qualities of applicants beyond academic metrics, ensuring a diverse and dynamic student body.

What are the 2023-2024 UIUC Supplemental Essay Prompts?

For each of the prompts, your written responses should be around 150 words in length. When you’re applying via the Common Application, you can locate the specific writing prompts for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign under the “Writing” section. This will become visible in the supplemental questions area once you have added UIUC to your list of prospective colleges on the Common App platform. This arrangement ensures that applicants have direct access to the necessary prompts tailored to their application to UIUC.

If You’re Applying to a Major:

Explain, 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.

Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from UIUC and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.

If You’re Applying to the Undeclared Program in the Division of General Studies:

What are your academic interests? Please include 2-3 majors you’re considering at Illinois and why.

What are your future career or academic goals? You may include courses you took in high school and how these impacted your goals.

If You’ve Selected a Second-Choice Major (Including Undeclared):

Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals.

How to Write the 2023-2024 UIUC Supplemental Essays

Specific major prompt 1, understanding the prompt.

This prompt wants you to think about an important event or activity that connects closely with the major you want to study. It’s an opportunity for you to show how excited and dedicated you are to this field of study. You can use this chance to explain why you’re a good fit for this major. Talk about how this experience has helped shape your interest and skills in the subject. Share what you learned from it and how it has prepared you for the major. This is your moment to really express your enthusiasm and readiness for this area of study. Here are some key points to consider when answering this prompt, along with detailed explanations for each.

Key Points to Consider

1. Identify a Defining Experience: Begin by identifying a specific experience from the past 3-4 years that had a profound impact on your interest in your chosen major. This could be a project in a relevant class, an extracurricular activity, an internship, or even a personal project. Be selective; choose an experience that truly deepened your interest and understanding of the field.

2. Detail Your Role and Responsibilities: Once you’ve chosen the experience, describe your role in detail. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team, conduct research, or overcome a particular challenge? Provide enough context so that the reader understands the scope and significance of your involvement.

3. Reflect on Learning and Growth: Discuss what you learned from this experience. How did it deepen your understanding of the subject? Did it challenge any preconceived notions you had about the field? Reflect on any skills or insights you gained, and how they have prepared you for a major in this area.

4. Connect to Your Future Goals: Explain how this experience has shaped your academic and career goals. How does it reinforce your choice of major? What specific aspects of the major are you excited to explore further in college? This connection is vital as it shows the admissions committee that your interest is well-considered and aligns with your long-term goals.

5. Showcase Your Enthusiasm and Commitment: Finally, let your enthusiasm for the subject shine through in your writing. Use specific examples and anecdotes to convey your passion. This is your opportunity to show the admissions committee not just what you’ve done, but also who you are and why you are a perfect fit for the program.

Remember, this essay is as much about you as it is about the experience. It’s an opportunity to offer a glimpse into your personality, your intellectual pursuits, and your potential as a student at UIUC. Be authentic, reflective, and precise in your writing to make a strong impression.

Specific Major Prompt 2

This prompt wants you to clearly describe your future goals and explain how they relate to the major you want to study at UIUC. It helps the admissions team see your big plans for the future and how your chosen area of study fits with these plans. They want to know how the subjects you’re interested in will help you reach your personal and career targets. In other words, you need to show how your chosen major is a key part of achieving your dreams. It’s about making a clear link between what you want to do in life and the courses you’ll take at UIUC. This way, the admissions committee can see that you have a clear direction and purpose for your education.

1. Define Your Goals: Start by clearly defining your personal and career objectives. Are you aiming for a specific profession? Do you have entrepreneurial aspirations? Perhaps you’re driven by a desire to make a societal impact. It’s important that these goals are not just ambitious but also specific and realistic. For example, if you’re applying for a Computer Science major, you might talk about your goal to develop innovative software solutions to address environmental issues.

2. Link Goals to Your Major: Explain how the major you’ve chosen is a stepping stone to these goals. This part of your essay should demonstrate a clear understanding of what the major entails and how its curriculum, resources, and opportunities at UIUC specifically support your aspirations. If your goal is to become a software developer specializing in green technologies, you could discuss specific courses or projects within the UIUC Computer Science program that focus on sustainable technology.

3. Personal Experiences and Interests: Incorporate personal experiences and interests that have led you to these goals. This could include relevant academic projects, extracurricular activities, internships, or even personal experiences that sparked your interest in the field. This personal touch not only adds authenticity to your essay but also shows a deeper engagement with your chosen field of study.

4. Future Vision: Illustrate a vivid picture of where you see yourself after graduation. How will your experiences and education at UIUC contribute to your professional journey? For instance, if you’re interested in a career in sustainable architecture, describe how studying in UIUC’s Architecture program will equip you with the innovative design skills and environmental consciousness needed in the field.

5. Reflect on Impact and Contribution: Finally, reflect on how achieving your goals will allow you to contribute to your field, community, or society at large. Universities like UIUC are looking for students who are not only academically capable but also have the potential to make a positive impact. Whether it’s contributing to technological advancements, influencing public policy, or driving social change, showing how you plan to use your education for the greater good can be a powerful conclusion to your essay.

Remember, this essay is your opportunity to showcase how your academic interests and career aspirations align, and how UIUC is the right place for you to realize these ambitions. Be sincere, specific, and forward-thinking in your response.

Undeclared Program Prompt 1

This prompt aims to understand how curious you are about learning, how you think about choosing your majors, and how these choices fit with what you like and what you want to achieve in the future. It wants to see if you have a clear idea of what you want to study and why. The question also checks if the subjects you’re interested in match your plans for the future.

It’s a way for the college to see how well you’ve thought about your education and career path. They want to know if you’re picking majors just because they sound good, or if you have a real interest and plan behind your choices. This prompt is a chance for you to show that you’re serious about your studies and have a good plan for your future.

1. Identify and Explain Your Academic Interests: Begin by articulating your core academic interests. These are the subjects or areas of study that genuinely excite and engage you. For instance, you might have a keen interest in environmental science due to a passion for sustainability, or in computer science because of a fascination with technology and its potential to solve real-world problems. Be specific about what aspects of these fields intrigue you.

2. Select 2-3 Majors at Illinois: Choose two or three majors offered at the University of Illinois that align with these interests. It’s important to do your research on each major, understanding the curriculum and unique opportunities they offer. For example, if you are interested in both environmental sustainability and technology, you might consider majors like Environmental Engineering and Computer Science.

3. Articulate Why You’re Considering These Majors: For each selected major, provide specific reasons for your interest. These reasons should reflect how the major aligns with your academic interests and long-term goals. If you’re considering Environmental Engineering, discuss how it combines your interest in protecting the environment with your strength in math and science, and how it can lead to a career in sustainable design.

4. Connect Majors to Future Goals: Explain how these majors could potentially help you achieve your future academic or career objectives. This might include discussing the types of skills you expect to develop, the kind of knowledge you hope to gain, or the career paths these majors could open for you. For example, studying Computer Science might be a step toward your goal of developing innovative software solutions.

5. Reflect on Openness to Exploration: Given that you’re considering multiple majors, it’s also beneficial to reflect on your openness to interdisciplinary learning and exploration. Universities value students who are eager to explore and integrate different fields of study. You might mention how the diverse academic environment at Illinois is ideal for this kind of exploration and how it can help you in making a well-informed decision about your major.

Reme mber, this prompt is an opportunity to show the admissions committee your genuine academic interests and how you have thoughtfully considered your options at Illinois. It’s about demonstrating your enthusiasm for learning and your ability to make informed decisions about your educational journey.

Undeclared Program Prompt 2

The prompt wants you to talk about your future plans and dreams, either for your job or for more learning after high school. It asks you to think about what you want to do in the long run. You should also think about how your time in high school has shaped these plans.

Consider the classes you took and events you experienced that made you want these goals. Reflect on how these past experiences in school have guided you toward your future ambitions. Share how your high school journey has helped you figure out what you want to do later in life.

1. Outline Your Future Goals: Begin by clearly defining your career or academic aspirations. Are you aiming to pursue a specific profession, such as becoming a doctor, engineer, or writer? Or do you have broader educational goals, like wanting to explore interdisciplinary studies or conduct research in a certain field? Be as specific as possible about what you want to achieve in the future.

2. Connect High School Experiences to Your Goals: Reflect on the courses or experiences in high school that have shaped these goals. For instance, if you developed an interest in engineering, you might talk about a particular project in physics class that sparked your fascination with how things work. Or, if you’re drawn to literature, a memorable English class might have been a turning point for you. Describe these experiences in detail and explain how they influenced your decision-making and goal-setting.

3. Discuss Skills and Knowledge Gained: Explain the skills and knowledge you acquired through these high school courses and how they contribute to your future goals. For example, if you’re interested in a career in environmental science, you might discuss how biology and chemistry classes provided you with a foundational understanding of ecosystems and environmental issues, which are critical for your future studies and career.

4. Link Goals to University Education: Elaborate on how you plan to use your time at the university to further these goals. This could include specific majors or courses at the university that align with your goals, extracurricular activities, or research opportunities you wish to pursue. Show that you have a clear plan for how your university education will help you achieve your long-term objectives.

5. Reflect on Personal Development: Finally, consider adding a personal element by discussing how these goals align with your values or personal growth. For example, if you aim to become a healthcare professional, you might talk about a personal experience that instilled a deep sense of empathy and a desire to help others, which is driving your career choice.

In answering this prompt, it’s important to demonstrate a clear connection between your high school experiences, your future goals, a nd how your intended university education will help bridge the two. This shows the admissions committee that you have a thoughtful, well-planned approach to your education and future career.

Second-Choice Major Prompt

This prompt wants you to explain why you’ve picked a certain area of study as your backup choice and how it fits with your wider educational interests or career plans. It allows you to show that you’re open to different ideas and have a wide range of interests.

You should talk about what draws you to this second-choice subject and how it connects to the things you are most interested in learning about. Describe how this alternative field could still help you reach your future goals. It’s a chance for you to show that you’re open-minded and eager to learn in more than one area. This approach shows the admissions team that you’re flexible and can see the value in various subjects.

1. Clarify Your Interest in the Second-Choice Major: Begin by explaining why you selected this specific major as your second choice. You should aim to show a genuine interest in this field, even if it’s not your top choice. Discuss what aspects of this field appeal to you, whether it’s a particular subject matter, skills you wish to acquire, or potential career paths it opens up. For example, if your first choice is Mechanical Engineering and your second choice is Physics, you might discuss your fascination with the fundamental principles of mechanics that underlie both fields.

2. Connect to Your Primary Academic Interests: Explain how your second-choice major complements or overlaps with your first-choice major or primary academic interests. This connection can demonstrate your well-roundedness and ability to engage with multiple disciplines. For instance, if your primary interest is in Biomedical Engineering and your second choice is Biology, talk about how a deep understanding of biological sciences is crucial for innovation in biomedical solutions.

3. Discuss Skills and Perspectives Gained: Reflect on the unique skills or perspectives you believe studying this second-choice major will offer. This could include interdisciplinary skills, a different methodological approach, or a broader understanding of a related field. For instance, a second-choice major in Computer Science might provide valuable technical skills and computational thinking beneficial to almost any field.

4. Link to Career or Academic Goals: Describe how this second-choice major could still help you achieve your overall career or academic goals. Even if it’s not your first choice, this major can still play a significant role in your future plans. For example, if you aspire to work in environmental policy, a second-choice major in Political Science could provide you with insights into policy-making processes.

5. Express Openness to Exploration and Growth: Lastly, show your openness to exploration and personal growth. Universities appreciate students who are adaptable and willing to explore different academic avenues. Expressing a positive attitude towards your second-choice major can demonstrate your resilience and willingness to embrace various opportunities for learning and growth.

In answering this prompt, it’s important to convey a thoughtful and well-rounded academic profile, showing that you have carefully considered how different fields of study can contribute to your overall educational and career objectives. This approach demonstrates to the admissions committee not only your adaptability but also your ability to find value in diverse academic pursuits.

Preparing to Write Your 2023-2024 UIUC Supplemental Essays

Before you dive into writing your UIUC supplemental essays, it’s crucial to arm yourself with the right information. These essays are your opportunity to show the admissions committee who you are beyond your grades and test scores. Here’s a guide on what you should read to prepare effectively.

Understanding UIUC’s Mission and Values

Before you start writing your UIUC supplemental essays, it’s essential to understand the heart and soul of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Every university has its unique set of values and mission, and UIUC is no different.

Dive into the university’s official website and materials to grasp their commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and making a global impact. This understanding will help you align your essays with what the university values most, showcasing how you, as a prospective student, fit into their community and ethos.

Deciphering the Essay Prompts

The 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essay prompts are your canvas to paint a picture of yourself. Read each prompt carefully and repeatedly. Ask yourself what each question is truly seeking. Is it probing into your problem-solving skills, your leadership experiences, or your vision for the future? Understanding the depth and intention behind each prompt is crucial for a response that is both genuine and resonates with the admissions committee.

Exploring Course Descriptions

If you have a specific major or program in mind, familiarize yourself with UIUC’s course offerings and program specifics. This research can be pivotal in writing an essay that convincingly argues why UIUC is the perfect fit for your academic journey. Detailing how specific courses or programs align with your goals shows the admissions committee your commitment and clarity about your educational path.

Keeping Up with Current Events in Your Field

Admissions officers are always on the lookout for students who are not just academically proficient but also passionately engaged with their chosen field. Keep yourself updated with the latest news, research breakthroughs, technological advancements, or significant discussions in your field of interest. Incorporating these elements into your essay demonstrates a proactive and engaged mindset, which is crucial for a thriving university student.

Analyzing Successful Essays

Reading essays from students who have successfully gained admission to UIUC can offer you a wealth of insights. Look for these sample essays online or through educational forums. Notice how they structure their arguments, the anecdotes they use, and how they align their personal stories with UIUC’s values. Remember, the goal is not to replicate their essays but to understand what makes a successful UIUC application essay and use those insights to enhance your own writing.

Brushing Up on Writing Skills

Last but not least, good writing skills are imperative. You don’t need to use complex vocabulary or overly intricate sentences. Often, a simple, clear, and articulate writing style is more effective and engaging. Utilize online resources to brush up on essay structure, grammar, and style. A well-written essay makes a strong impression and ensures that your ideas are conveyed clearly.

Remember, your supplemental essays are a chance to showcase your unique story. By reading and understanding these key resources, you’ll be well-prepared to write essays that are not only compelling but also a true reflection of who you are.

The Importance of Structure in Your 2023-2024 UIUC Supplemental Essays

When you’re writing your 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, the structure isn’t just a formality; it’s the backbone of your narrative. A well-structured essay guides the reader through your thoughts and experiences, making your story both compelling and easy to follow. It’s like a roadmap that leads the admissions committee through the landscape of your ideas, ensuring they don’t get lost in the details. Here are three key points on how you can structure your UIUC supplemental essays to make a lasting impression:

1. Start with a Hook: Your opening sentence or paragraph is your first impression. Make it count! Start with a hook – something that grabs the reader’s attention immediately. It could be a vivid description, a thought-provoking question, or an intriguing statement. This hook should be closely tied to the theme of your essay. For instance, if you’re writing about a challenge you’ve overcome, you might start with a moment of tension or a pivotal moment of realization. Your goal is to make the reader eager to learn more about your story.

3. Develop a Clear Narrative: After your compelling start, it’s crucial to maintain a clear and logical flow. Organize your essay into a beginning, middle, and end. In the beginning, set the scene and introduce the main idea or challenge. The middle part should delve into the actions you took or the insights you gained. Be specific about your experiences and reflections. This part is the heart of your essay, where you reveal your character, values, and intellect. Finally, conclude with a strong ending that ties back to your opening and provides a sense of closure or a look into the future. This structure helps you present a coherent story that is easy to follow and leaves a memorable impression.

4. Reflect and Connect to UIUC: A vital component of your supplemental essays is reflection. Don’t just narrate events; reflect on what they mean to you and how they have shaped you. This reflection should connect back to your aspirations at UIUC. For each experience or idea you discuss, consider how it relates to your future goals, your chosen field of study, or the values and opportunities at UIUC. This connection demonstrates that you’re not just recounting past experiences, but you’re also thinking critically about how they have prepared you for your future at UIUC.

Remember, the structure of your essay is not just about organizing content; it’s about creating an engaging narrative that showcases your personality, intellect, and fit for UIUC. A well-structured essay makes your story shine and helps the admissions committee see the unique individual behind the words. So, as you draft your 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, pay attention to the structure—it might just be the key to making your application stand out.

Revising and Proofreading Your 2023-2024 UIUC Supplemental Essays

After pouring your heart and soul into writing your 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, the next crucial step is to revise and proofread them. This process polishes your essays, ensuring they shine brightly in the eyes of the admissions committee. Here are detailed steps on how you can effectively revise and proofread your essays:

1. Take a Break Before Revising: Once you’ve completed your first draft, step away from it for a while. This could be a few hours or even a day. Taking a break gives you the distance you need to review your essay with fresh eyes. When you come back, you’ll be more likely to catch errors or see where your arguments might not be as clear or compelling as you initially thought.

2. Read Aloud for Clarity and Flow: Reading your essay aloud is a surprisingly effective technique. It helps you catch awkward phrasing, run-on sentences, and grammatical errors that you might miss when reading silently. As you read, pay attention to the rhythm and flow of your sentences. Do they sound natural? Are your ideas clearly articulated? Is there a smooth transition between paragraphs? This step is crucial in ensuring that your essay reads well and your ideas are cohesively presented.

3. Seek Feedback for a Fresh Perspective: Sometimes, what makes perfect sense in your head doesn’t translate as clearly on paper. Getting feedback from teachers, mentors, or peers can provide invaluable insights. They can point out areas that need more clarity, parts where your personality shines through, or even simple spelling and grammatical errors. Remember to seek feedback from people who will be honest and constructive with their criticism.

4. Focus on Specific Elements in Each Revision Round: Tackle different elements of your essay in each round of revision. In one round, focus on the structure and flow. In the next, hone in on word choice and sentence construction. Then, look at how well you’ve answered the prompt and reflected your personal story. Breaking down the revision process makes it less overwhelming and ensures you cover all aspects thoroughly.

5. Final Proofreading: Your final step is a thorough proofreading session. Check for spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, and grammatical issues. Small errors can distract from the content of your essay and give an impression of carelessness. Tools like spell checkers are helpful, but they’re not infallible, so rely on your judgment, too.

Remember, your UIUC supplemental essays are more than just answers to prompts; they’re a reflection of you as a prospective student. By meticulously revising and proofreading, you ensure that you’re presenting the best version of your essays – and yourself – to the admissions committee. Take your time with this process; it’s as important as the initial writing itself. 

Why You Should Study at UIUC

As you’re crafting your 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, it’s important to articulate why the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is the ideal place for your higher education journey. Here’s why UIUC stands out as a top choice:

Academic Excellence and Renowned Programs

UIUC is celebrated for its academic rigor and diverse range of programs. According to recent rankings, UIUC consistently appears among the top public universities in the United States. Its engineering programs, for instance, are renowned globally, often ranking in the top 10 in various disciplines. Whether you’re interested in engineering, business, the arts, or sciences, UIUC offers a wealth of programs that are not only highly rated but also taught by faculty members who are leaders in their fields. This combination of quality education and expert guidance positions you perfectly for both academic and professional success.

Innovative Research Opportunities

As a student at UIUC, you’ll have access to cutting-edge research opportunities. The university is known for its significant contributions to research, particularly in areas like engineering, technology, and the sciences. UIUC’s research facilities are among the best in the nation, offering you hands-on experience in your field of study. This environment fosters innovation and creativity, allowing you to work on projects that can have real-world applications and potentially contribute to significant advancements in your field.

Vibrant Campus Life and Community

Beyond academics, UIUC boasts a vibrant campus life. It’s home to a diverse community of students from all over the world, creating an inclusive and enriching environment. With hundreds of student organizations and clubs, you’ll have numerous opportunities to engage in activities that interest you, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships. The university’s commitment to student life ensures that your college experience will be as socially rewarding as it is academically fulfilling.

Strong Career Prospects

Graduates from UIUC are highly sought after. The university’s strong ties with industries and its robust career services provide ample networking opportunities, internships, and job placements. This means that studying at UIUC not only prepares you academically but also gives you a competitive edge in the job market. The university’s global alumni network is an invaluable resource as you embark on your professional journey.

Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability

UIUC is a leader in sustainability and innovation. If you are passionate about environmental issues and want to be part of a community that actively works towards sustainable solutions, UIUC is the place for you. The university’s numerous sustainability initiatives and projects allow you to be directly involved in creating a positive impact on the planet.

In your UIUC supplemental essays, reflecting on these aspects can help convey your enthusiasm and fit for the university. UIUC isn’t just an institution; it’s a community where education, innovation, and personal growth go hand in hand. As you write your essays, remember to express how these unique features align with your academic goals and personal values. UIUC offers more than just a degree; it offers an experience that shapes its students into future leaders and innovators.

UIUC Application Deadlines and Other Key Metrics

As you consider your journey with the 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, it’s vital to understand the current landscape of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), including its acceptance rates, application deadlines, and student success metrics. This information not only informs your application strategy but also gives you insights into what your future at UIUC might look like.

UIUC’s Acceptance Rate

For the academic year 2023-2024, UIUC has an overall admit rate of 43.7%. However, this rate varies significantly across different colleges and programs within the university. For instance, the admit rate for the first-choice applicants stands at 34.7%. Some of the more competitive programs include the Grainger College of Engineering, with an acceptance rate of 22.3%, and the School of Information Sciences at 21.6%. Notably, Computer Science stands out with a notably lower acceptance rate of 7.5%, underscoring the competitive nature of this field.

Application Deadlines

For fall 2024 admission, the application process opens on September 1. If you’re aiming for early action, which is non-binding, your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 1, with all required items received by November 7. The regular decision deadline is January 5, with required items due by January 11. Notifications for early action are announced by January 26, while regular decision applicants will hear back in early March. Remember, meeting the early action deadline could improve your chances for admission to the most selective programs, as well as consideration for honors programs and merit awards.

Graduation and Retention Rates

UIUC boasts a strong record of student success, with a freshmen retention rate of 94%, indicating that the vast majority of first-year students return for their second year. This rate is well above the national average, reflecting the supportive and engaging environment that UIUC offers its students. The 6-year graduation rate is 85%, which means the majority of students complete their degrees within a reasonable timeframe. However, it’s also important to note that about 14% of students do not complete their degree within eight years, highlighting the challenges that some students may face during their academic journey.

In crafting your 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, understanding these aspects of UIUC can help you tailor your application effectively. Reflect on how the university’s competitive nature aligns with your academic ambitions, and consider how the institution’s strong support system could help you thrive academically and personally. Remember, your application is not just about meeting criteria; it’s about demonstrating your potential to contribute to and benefit from everything UIUC has to offer.

How Important are Supplemental Essays in the College Admissions Process?

Supplemental essays, particularly for your 2023-2024 UIUC application, are a critical element in the college admissions process. They are more than just a standard requirement; these essays are a vital tool that can significantly influence your chances of admission .

Firstly, supplemental essays provide a window into your personality, which your grades and test scores cannot fully convey. They allow you to share your unique story, experiences, and values, adding a personal dimension to your application. In a pool of applicants with similar academic credentials, these personal insights can make a considerable difference.

Furthermore, these essays are an opportunity to demonstrate your fit with the university’s culture and ethos. Colleges like UIUC are not just looking for academically excellent students; they seek individuals who will contribute positively to their campus community. Through your supplemental essays, you can highlight how your goals, values, and interests align with UIUC’s offerings, making a compelling case for your admission.

Additionally, supplemental essays enable you to highlight unique aspects of your identity and experiences that might not be evident in other parts of your application. Whether it’s a unique hobby, a challenging life event, or a significant achievement, these narratives add depth to your application and help you stand out.

Moreover, these essays are a testament to your writing skills, showcasing your ability to communicate effectively and express your ideas coherently. Good writing is essential for college success, and by submitting well-crafted essays, you demonstrate that you are ready for the academic challenges at a university like UIUC.

Lastly, a well-written supplemental essay can leave a lasting impression on the admissions committee. A memorable story, thoughtful reflection, or unique perspective can make your application stand out, significantly increasing your chances of admission.

Final Thoughts

As we wrap up our exploration of the 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays, it’s important to remember that these essays are more than just a requirement; they are a gateway to your future. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is not just looking for students who meet the academic threshold; they are in search of individuals who bring something unique to their campus – that could be you.

Your journey through these essays is an opportunity to reflect, to dream, and most importantly, to share your true self with the admissions committee. Each word you choose, every anecdote you share, adds color to the picture you are painting of yourself. Remember, it’s not just about impressing the committee, but also about being honest and genuine in your storytelling.

As you put the final touches on your essays, take a moment to appreciate the hard work you’ve put into them. This process is not just about securing a place at UIUC but also about understanding yourself better as you stand on the threshold of a new and exciting phase of your life.

We hope this blog has equipped you with the tools and confidence to tackle the 2023-2024 UIUC supplemental essays with ease and creativity. Trust in your abilities, believe in your story, and let your essays be the bridge that connects you to the college of your dreams.

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