The University of Wisconsin - Madison
Students who got into WISC-Madison:
Tips mention: Interview (0), ACT/SAT (36), Grades (56), Sports/Extracurriculars (19), College Essay (14)“I had only one or two extracurriculars (book clubNov 12 2003English
I had only one or two extracurriculars (book club and math club) but I had a high GPA (3.92) and ACT (32). I did have 3 letters of recommendation and had a teacher look over my application essay. I guess just do well in the actual academic arena, and don't get too wrapped up with extracurriculars...
ACT: 32 Female
I had only one or two extracurriculars (book club and math club) but I had a high GPA (3.92) and ACT (32). I did have 3 letters of recommendation and had a teacher look over my application essay. I guess just do well in the actual academic arena, and don't get too wrapped up with extracurriculars...
ACT: 32 Female
“I did well (fairly) well on my ACTs andAug 25 2003Computer Science
I did well (fairly) well on my ACTs and transferred here after one year at a different school. My grades attested to my abilities and I was admitted without difficulty.
ACT: 27 Male
I did well (fairly) well on my ACTs and transferred here after one year at a different school. My grades attested to my abilities and I was admitted without difficulty.
ACT: 27 Male
“Get goodAug 20 2003Business - Management and Administration
Get good grades, be from Wisconsin.
ACT: 34 SAT: 1500 Male
Get good grades, be from Wisconsin.
ACT: 34 SAT: 1500 Male
“Work very hard in high school, try to standJun 27 2003Sociology
Work very hard in high school, try to stand out and be the best in whatever you do and you will get in. Have good grades in high school and get over a 1330 on your SATs as well.
SAT: 1430 Male
Work very hard in high school, try to stand out and be the best in whatever you do and you will get in. Have good grades in high school and get over a 1330 on your SATs as well.
SAT: 1430 Male
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I worked my butt off in high school. They look at the personal essay in the application too. I live in-state so that helped. Good grades, lots of extra-ciriculars in high school. Apply early. Good luck! Fully recommend Madison!
ACT: 31 Female