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 
