Hey everyone! I'm considering University of Wisconsin as one of my top choices. Does anyone know what their average ACT score is for admitted students? Thanks in advance!
Hey! The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a great school, and it's awesome that you're considering it. The average ACT score for admitted students usually falls between 28 and 32. Keep in mind that these are only averages, and the university looks at a variety of factors during the admissions process, including your GPA and extracurricular activities.
If your ACT score falls within the stated range, you have a good shot at being a competitive applicant. However, if your score isn't as high as you'd like, don't give up hope! Just make sure to focus on other aspects of your application, such as strong essays and involvement in activities that demonstrate your passion and dedication to your chosen field.
For example, you can find tips on how to tackle UW-Madison's application essays on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-wisconsin-madison-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase all that you would bring to the Badger community, not just academically.
Finally, it's worth noting that UW-Madison is a officially a test-optional school, but you're wise to still be thinking about your ACT score, as there are many instances where it does still make sense to submit a standardized test score. For detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/
Good luck with your application!
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