Know your Advisor!

👋 How it Works • ✅ Book a 30-minute slot on GuruColl — you’ll instantly receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and a short pre-session form. • 📝 Fill the quick form (intended program, academic profile, and 2–3 questions you’d like answered). • 🎥 Join the 1-on-1 video meeting at your scheduled time. • ❓ Get answers to all your questions • 📧 Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a short follow-up summary and resource links. 🧑‍🎓 About the Representative Hi, I’m Dhruv Mehta, your University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign representative for this GuruColl session. I completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science at UIUC, and I’m also the Founder of GuruColl. During my time at Illinois, I was actively involved in research, student organizations, and career development initiatives — experiences that gave me an inside view of how students succeed academically and professionally at UIUC. In this session, I’ll share practical, experience-based advice on: • 🎯 Strengthening your UIUC application profile • 📝 Crafting compelling essays and personal statements • 💼 Exploring research, internship, and career pathways • 🏡 Understanding real campus life and housing options This session is ideal for: • Students exploring if UIUC is the right fit for them • Applicants looking for actionable essay or profile feedback • Anyone curious about academics, opportunities, and life at Illinois ⚠️ Please note: This is an informational mentoring session by a UIUC alumnus and GuruColl representative. It is not an official admissions interview or decision from the university.