<p>I believe that UIUC does not want letters of recommendation from teachers, but there is a place on their application that says: </p>
<p>"Colleges and the honors program at Illinois will read your application to make decisions about admission and the awarding of merit scholarships. These units often pay special attention to extracurricular achievements and accomplishments, and may consult with mentors, coaches, and advisors for experiences that you list."</p>
<p>Should I list teacher(s) that otherwise would have written me recommendations for this section?</p>
<p>How important is this section?</p>
<p>Also is the point of this section to find out if we're telling the truth about our extracurricular activities/accomplishments to see what other people think of us (like a letter of recommendation)?</p>