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University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | UIUC’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
300 Words

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

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
300 Words

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

Experience Related to Major Short Response

Required
150 Words

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.

Major and Future Goals Short Response

Required
150 Words

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

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