I am currently an international undergrad student studying comp sci at a 4 year college in the US, and am applying to UW Madison for a transfer.
IB - 28
GPA - 3.2 (All As on comp sci related subject)
SAT - 1870
Essays - I wrote about how I ran my own business for a whole summer without anyone knowing about it and earned a significant amount of money.
Financial aid / scholarships: None needed.
Also, I visited the campus and met with the admissions counselor. I have also been constantly emailing them as I have a lot of questions.
Extra curriculars:
Represented my school house for an inter-school IT debate and won second place.
Represented my school for a nationwide IT Quiz.
Co-created and maintained the school blog for incoming students for 2 years.
Member of the school’s computer club.
Took part in several MUNs.
Participated in the school’s founder’s day play.
Regularly taught at a school for the underprivileged over a period of 2 years.
Rebuilt and repainted a hospital for underprivileged women.
Received award of achievement from Oracle for completing the Java Workforce Development program.
Member of several computer clubs at college.
Also, I am expecting a 3.8 this term. Could someone please chance me? I honestly do not know if I have a chance but I really want to attend Madison, especially after seeing how beautiful the campus is.