The University of Wisconsin - Madison

“I had a decent ACT score and spent aMay 28 2020Computer Engineering
I had a decent ACT score and spent a good amount of time on the essay.
ACT: 30 Male

“I was pretty scared about getting in but asFeb 26 2015Pharmacy
I was pretty scared about getting in but as long as your scores are high enough, essay is well written, and you are generally showing interest in the school it shouldn't be a problem. I recommend VISITING first to make sure you're comfortable in the city of Madison, as there are people who aren't affiliated with the university often on campus and such.
SAT: 1970 Female

“Did well in high school, did decent on someJul 27 2014Engineering Department
Did well in high school, did decent on some tests and then wrote an essay about how the lake on campus was nice and I wanted to sail
ACT: 34 Female

“I wasn't a great student in high schoolFeb 14 2014Electrical Engineering
I wasn't a great student in high school. got around 3.3 with little to no effort. Pulled a 31 on my ACT with a 35 in math which helped when trying to get into engineering. I'm a good writer too, so my essays were pretty on point. What probably put me over the edge the though were my parents being legacies and a letter of recomendation from the superintendent of my school district who used to play football for the Badgers.
ACT: 31 Male

“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