Undergraduate admissions Director Andy Borst said CPS students affected by the strike will have some leeway in receiving waivers for the $50 application fee, which is the only part of the application that must be submitted by a high school counselor or administrator. Students interested in U. of I. self-report their courses, grades and test scores, so transcripts are not needed to apply. U. of I. also does not consider letters of recommendation to make admissions decisions, Borst said. Official test scores and transcripts only will be required if you enroll.