SAT Scores

ACT/SAT Scores More than likely, you have taken the ACT or SAT test. Some of you have probably taken one of these tests multiple times. As a high school senior, I thought that the scores of these tests meant everything to my admission to Illinois. I look back on it now and realize that although the ACT/SAT test is important, there are so many other important factors. There are your community/school involvement in high school; your employment experience; and possibly the most important aspect of your application, your essay. If you didnt get to the score that you were looking for, its okay. If you were involved in your community and took active leadership roles throughout high school, your chances of acceptance are still very good. Remember that your secret path to getting into Illinois just might be your admissions essay talking about why you want to be in the major that you have chosen. If you can convince an admissions counselor in your essay that you are passionate and knowledgeable about the career path that you have chosen, your chances of getting in will improve significantly. Ultimately, Illinois is looking for well-rounded applicants that are primed for success. Our admissions department fully understands that students have a lot on their plate in our modern education atmosphere. This is why they have a holistic process where they consider all of the aspects that an applicant brings to the table. In many ways, this well-roundedness is exactly what makes a college student successful. Throughout a students time at Illinois, a student will need to be successful inside and outside of the classroom. Although the ACT/SAT may have you feeling a little slighted, there are plenty of other aspects of the admissions process that may open the door for you to go to Illinois. Believe me, I have been there and done that. I took the ACT five times and still did not know if it would be enough to get in. Fortunately, Illinois saw me as well-rounded enough to be a student here and allow me to study at our wonderful university. Just keep on trying your best at everything that you are doing during your senior year and the right doors will continue to open. Hopefully, your door will open and the University of Illinois will await you. Jacob Class of 2019 I’m an Advertising student within the College of Media. My hometown is a place called Fairmount, Illinois, which is about 30 minutes from campus. I began my Illinois journey in the Division of General Studies.