University of Wisconsin--Madison

Admission interview - Neither required/recommended

Campus visit - Recommended

Off-campus interviews - Are not available

Open admission policy - No

College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes

Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT

ACT with Writing Test - ACT with writing test required

SAT/ACT scores must be received by - February 1

SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - February 1

SAT essay used in admissions -

For admission

ACT essay used in admissions -

For admission

Applicants' test scores used for placement - No

Applicants' test scores used for counseling - No

High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted

General college-preparatory program - Require

Special requirements for admission to specific programs -

Portfolio required of art program applicants

Audition required of music program applicants

Audition required of dance program applicants

Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages -

other

Early admission of high school students - No

Rigor of secondary school record - Very Important

Class rank - Very Important

GPA - Very Important

Standardized test scores - Important

Application essay - Important

Recommendations - Considered

SAT subject tests - N/A

Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A

Interview - Not Considered

Extracurricular activities - Considered

Talent/ability - Considered

Character/personal qualities - Considered

First-generation college student - Considered

Alumni/alumnae relations - Considered

Geographical residence - Not Considered

State residency - Important

Religious affiliation/commitment - Not Considered

Race/ethnicity - Considered

Volunteer work - Considered

Work experience - Considered

Applicant's interest level - Considered

English units - 4

Foreign Language units - 2

History units - N/A

Math units - 3

Science units - 3

Science lab units - N/A

Social studies units - 3

Academic electives - 2

Total units required - 17

English units - 4

Foreign language units - 4

History units - N/A

Math units - 4

Science units - 4

Science lab units - N/A

Social Studies units - 4

Academic electives - 4

Total units recommended - 22

AP tests may be used for - Credit only

AP scores accepted - 3, 4, 5

IB exams may be used for - Credit only