<p>I think I'll be talking to myself since most on here are engineering or business prospects. Anyone have experience with the Colleg of Education? I'm planning to teach English at the secondary level and I'm comparing UIUC's program to NIU, EIU, and ISU. I've talked to several friends who attend all three universities who are pleased with their education training. I'm wondering how does UIUC's program stack up to against the normal schools? I reviewed the teaching minor requirements for English, and I would have to wait till spring semester of my sophomore year to apply, and even then I wouldn't be guaranteed a spot in the education program (says it's "competitive"). Is this the norm for most schools?</p>