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<p>I am looking to go to UW-Madison after I graduate to major in actuarial science. I am going to be a senior this fall with a GPA of 3.77 (Unweighted) and 5.51 (Weighted, out of 6). I have an ACT score of 32 (36 English, 33 Reading, 30 Math, 30 Science) and I rank above the top 10% in my class. I will have taken 6 APs by the time I graduate. How well will I be able to receive scholarships based on these stats?</p>

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<p>Are you in-state or out of state? Makes a difference.</p>

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<p>Unless you are a direct-admit to the business school, you will begin your undergraduate life in the College of Letters & Science. There are about 30 scholarships for incoming freshman who complete the online L&S scholarship application. There were over 1500 applicants for these 30 scholarships. Only a few (less than 5) are for non-Wisconsin residents. Of the 30 scholarships, most are single year scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500.</p>

<p>Aside from these L&S Scholarships, there IS one Actuarial Science scholarship that you can apply for (not sure if it depends on residency) - this is for an incoming freshman and is $2,000/year for four years.</p>

<p>[Actuarial</a> Science](<a href=“http://bus.wisc.edu/bba/academics/majors/actuarial-science]Actuarial”>http://bus.wisc.edu/bba/academics/majors/actuarial-science)</p>

<p>Link to last year’s application:</p>

<p><a href=“http://bus.wisc.edu/bba/academics/majors/~/media/6570E67F3C6142C3A93A51D3C732C045.ashx[/url]”>http://bus.wisc.edu/bba/academics/majors/~/media/6570E67F3C6142C3A93A51D3C732C045.ashx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>In response to Rousse54, I am in state.
Are there any private (i.e. not from Madison) scholarships that would provide a decent amount towards college based on my credentials?</p>

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<p>The best bet for private scholarships is normally through your community or high school.</p>

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<p>IMHO you are in the vast majority of potential Wisc-Madison potential students. Your credentials are very good, but not off-the-charts GREAT. Scholarships and merit awards are virtually impossible, and if you are one of the lucky ones, the awards are typically $500 - $1500 for a year. Not each year, but for one year.</p>

<p>As another poster stated, most High Schools and local communities have more scholarsihp opportunities based on merit than you’re likely to see at Madison.</p>