Hello! I am planning on applying in early September to UW-Madison this fall. My feeling is that I am likely on the borderline for being postponed or admitted. Any response is greatly appreciated!!
White male from Minnesota if that matters
GPA: 3.821 Unweighted (4.0 GPA both semesters of Junior Year)
ACT: 27 with 9 on writing (Planning to take again in September for 28+)
Class Rank: School doesn’t rank
Rigorous Course Schedule:
- 2 Honors Classes Freshman Year
- 1 AP Class and 2 Honors Classes Sophomore Year
- 4 AP Classes and 1 Honors Class Junior Year
- Planning to take 4 AP classes my Senior Year
Essays: I am striving to write the two essays that show my serious desire to attend UW-Madison.
Recommendation Letters: Both individuals know me very well and will write excellent recommendations.
Extracurricular Activities:
- Vice President of my Senior Class
- DECA for 2 years
- Link Crew for 2 years
- Key Club for 3 years (1 year as an officer)
- Played on the basketball team for 4 years
- NHS for 2 years
- My church Youth Group for 4 years
- Young Life Club for 4 years (2 years as a junior leader)
- Counselor at FCA Camp for 2 summers
- Counselor/Mentor at a Christian Camp in Minnesota for middle school kids for 2 summers
- Counselor at a Christian Camp in Wisconsin for grade school kids for 2 summers
- I have worked at a catering job for 2.5 years
- Just recently got hired for an additional job at a sandwich place in town
My only fear is my ACT might be a little low for UW-Madison. Any comments would be great!
Thanks!!