Hi guys, Junior here, anxious about applying to UIUC! I was wondering if anyone could give me a rundown of what UIUC requires when it comes to letters of recommendation?
Sure, happy to help! UIUC (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) has unique guidelines when it comes to letters of recommendation.
Primarily, UIUC prefers that you do not submit letters of recommendation with your application unless you're applying to the Division of General Studies. For most applicants, UIUC relies on the information provided directly by the student through the application for admission, but if there are unique circumstances or stories that you think are critical to your application, you could make use of the application's optional personal statement to discuss them.
However, if you're applying to the Division of General Studies, UIUC requires one letter of recommendation. The letter should ideally be from a teacher or counselor who can attest to your preparedness for college.
Remember that, if you do choose to submit a letter of recommendation, it's crucial to ask someone who knows you well and can speak in detail about your skills, qualities, and abilities. The more personalized and detailed the letter is, the more effective it can be.
Good luck with your application process!
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