<p>My husband is a grad and was wondering if legacy is helpful if any of our kids choose to apply. I know at other schools legacy is huge -- have no clue about UW.</p>
<p>I can’t tell you how much being a legacy can help a student, though I do know it plays a role in the admission process. As you can see in the link, it is included in the “Nonacademic Qualifications” section at the bottom of the page. Every little thing helps :)</p>
<p>[Undergraduate</a> Admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison](<a href=“http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/requirements.php]Undergraduate”>http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/requirements.php)</p>
<p>Helpful but not huge.</p>
<p>Good to know. We have a rising JR so we are starting to look around. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Being a legacy means you most likely have pressure to apply to UW, from one of the many passionate alumni.</p>