The University of Wisconsin - Madison

“I had a 3Oct 05 2013Biology
I had a 3.6 GPA and 27 ACT score, and was deferred and eventually let in. I only did one sport in high school, but took part in a summer foreign exchange program.
ACT: 27 Female

“Don't even applyAug 01 2013PreMed and Medical
Don't even apply. They make it seem like it's a good school but really it is such a waste of 4 years. Don't put yourself through that!
ACT: 35 Female

“For the Wisconsin School of Business in particular, focusJul 14 2013Accounting
For the Wisconsin School of Business in particular, focus on grades, extracurricular involvement, and your field of interest. For the essays, write on something you are truly interested in. The admissions process is very holistic. It is not solely grades (which is why some people complain they had all A's and did not get in).
ACT: 31 Male

“You need to have a bunch of extra curricularMay 17 2013PreMed and Medical
You need to have a bunch of extra curricular activities on your application, also an ACT score of over a 28 is a must. Also just don't be white, that helps a ton too.
ACT: 31 Male

“I didn't do anything in high school, I wasApr 18 2013Business - Management and Administration
I didn't do anything in high school, I was in the 25%, but I was mostly a jock. I don't know if 12 athletic letters helped, but I scored a 29 on the ACT and got in no problem. I have a friend who got in with a 23 and top 5% class rank. Anyways what I'm trying to say is, if you know your not super bright. (Top 10% standardized test scores) just get some good grades and the admissions people will ignore an average ACT score. The opposite is also true. If you have great standardized test scores, you can slack in high school and have fun. Even if you don't think you can get in, apply. I know people with test scores from 21-34 that attend school here. Its worth a shot and by FAR the best school in the Wisconsin and Minnesota.
ACT: 29 Male