4-Year Colleges
University of Wisconsin System http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/
This website is very useful, it includes: the online application, links to all UW schools, and “Major Mania” a database of majors and corresponding schools.
Wisconsin Private Colleges and Universities http://www.wisconsinmentor.org/home.aspx
Your choice for virtual campus tours, college planning, financial aid information, and online applications.
Minnesota Colleges and Universities http://www.mnscu.edu/
Similar to the UW System website except, not all of the MN schools are part of this website.
Illinois Universities http://www.illinoismentor.org/
Interested in a private Illinois college? Try Illinois Mentor.
Common Application https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
There are 346 schools in 46 states that are part of the Common Application. The common application is part of a network of colleges and universities that promote a holistic approach to college admissions.
Historically Black Colleges www.edonline.com/cq/hbcu/c_state.htm
Information and links to historically black colleges by state
Class Rank and ACT Requirements
For Admission to UW-System Schools
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University |
High School Rank or ACT Score |
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UW-Eau Claire |
Top 25% and ACT score of at least 22 OR Top 50% and ACT score of at least a 23 |
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UW-Green Bay |
ACT score of at least 17 and a 3.25 GPA OR ACT score of at least 23 and a 2.25 GPA |
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UW-LaCrosse |
Top 25% and an ACT score of at
least 23 or |
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UW-Madison |
COMPETITIVE: class rank, ACT score, rigor of academic program |
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UW-Milwaukee |
Top 50% and an ACT score of
at least a 17 OR Top 75% and an ACT score of at
least 21 |
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UW-Oshkosh |
Top 40% OR an ACT score of at least 22 |
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UW-Parkside |
Top 50% and have taken the ACT |
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UW-Platteville |
Top 50% OR an ACT score of
at least 22 |
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UW-River Falls |
Top 40% or an ACT score of at least
22 |
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UW-Stevens Point |
Top 25% OR minimum 3.25 GPA/Top 50% and an ACT score of at least 21 |
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UW-Stout |
Top 50% OR Top 75% and
an ACT score of at least 22 |
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UW-Superior |
Top 50% and an ACT score of
21 OR |
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UW-Whitewater |
Top 40% OR high school percentile and ACT percentile greater than 100 for direct admission |
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UW-Centers |
Top 75% of class and have taken the ACT |
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NOTE: Universities will consider students who do not meet their criteria on a space available, case-by-base basis. |
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ALL UW-SYSTEM SCHOOLS REQUIRE THIS FOR ADMISSION:
- 4 credits of English
- 3 credits of math - algebra and higher
- 3 credits of social studies
- 3 credits of science - plant science, animal science, and principles of physics may not be accepted
- 4 elective credits from core academic areas (foreign language, English, social studies, science, and math)
Colleges that require 2 years of a foreign language to graduate and will accept high school credit or will have to take coursework there
- UW-Platteville
- UW-Milwaukee
- UW-Parkside
Colleges that require 2 years of a foreign language to be admitted
- UW-Eau Claire
- UW-Madison
UW-Madison will require applicants to prove competency in foreign language through testing. The testing options are
- Placement testing - This can only be taken in the spring of your senior year after you have been accepted. If you do not take any foreign language your junior or senior year you will be greatly disadvantaged.
- College Level Examination Program - This can be taken in the fall at any time during high school. It costs approximately $70.
- AP Examination - An AP score of 3 will satisfy the requirement. In addition, the student would receive 3 college credits in that foreign language after a score of 3 was obtained.
If there are any questions about admission requirements to a specific school or you would like more information about a school in general, stop in the guidance office to see your Guidance Counselor for more information.
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