University of Wisconsin, Madison

University of Wisconsin, Madison

  • Public institution - one third of students are from out of state

  • Urban campus in the state capital city

  • Located on an isthmus between two glacial lakes

  • 8th national rank in research expenditures

  • 1st in Peace Corps volunteers

  • 125 undergraduate majors

  • 70+ undergrad certificates

  • Mentality - kids are academically motivated - should be primary motivator to go there

  • Great sports and school spirit

  • Pre-vet is strong

  • Dance and music are big there as well - 1st in country to have dance as a major

  • Test optional through 2023

  • Living/Learning communities - related to things students are interested in - Arts, Business, Engineering, etc.

  • Limited merit aid

  • Coming in as pre-business or pre-engineering is a viable path - pre-business to business - 60%

  • Engineering - most via direct entry - much harder to transfer

  • Also offer combined programs with engineering, business, technology via certificate programs

  • Business for non-business majors certificate

  • Nursing - 2 + 2 program - very competitive

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