# Preparing for Illinois
**Source**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply/freshman
**Parent**: https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/apply
## Pursue Your Passion
Choose from a wide range of world-class majors, from accountancy to voice. Not sure what you want to study yet? No worries. [We've got tools to help.](https://admissions.illinois.edu/Discover/Academics/explore)
[View Majors](https://myillini.illinois.edu/Programs)
## Ready to Apply?
Once you've decided to apply, the rest is easy.
## How to Apply
Applying is easy with all the resources at your fingertips.
[Application Checklist](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/process)
## When to Apply
You'll never miss an important deadline again.
[Dates & Deadlines](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/dates)
## Help With Applying
Need help? Check out our top tips and how-tos!
[App Help](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/help-with-applying)
## What's Required
Curious how to prepare for your future on campus? Explore our year-by-year high school recommendations and review our formal admission requirements.
[Yearly Planning](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/action-plans) [Requirements](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/requirements)
## How We Review
Curious about what it takes to get accepted? Learn how we review applicants.
[Review Process](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/review)
## Writing Prompts
Get a sneak peak at the writing prompts you'll be asked to answer on your application, and learn how to answer those prompts like a pro.
[View Prompts](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/essays)
## Major-Specific Questions
When you apply, you'll respond to two to three major-specific prompts. Prepare for these questions now with our assistance!
[Read Blog](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=39942)
## The Essay
Stressed about writing your official application essay? Don't be! We're here to help you represent yourself well with an irresistible essay.
[Read Blog](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=39956)
## College Credit
If you've taken college-level classes in high school, you might be able to get course credit for them.
[Credit Options](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/Apply/freshman/college-credit)
## More to Explore
### Make Your High School Experience Count
High school is the perfect time for making friends, experiencing new things, and preparing for college. Does this sound like a lot to fit into four years? Let us help!
[Read More about applying as a transfer student](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=32546)
### Testing Tips
Let's be honest: No one looks forward to standardized tests. But with our testing tips to help you, you'll be able to take the ACT or SAT with confidence (and maybe even aplomb!).
[Read More about Nyemba's journey](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=31826)
### How to Apply
The day has come, and you're ready to apply. Congratulations! Make sure you don't miss a single deadline, application checklist item, or chance to show off your abilities.
[Read More about visiting](https://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=33121)
## Application FAQ
Still have questions? We have answers.
[Read FAQ](https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/FAQ/applicant-freshman)