Is University of Wisconin-Madison difficult to get in??

Applying to College
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<p>I really want to get in to the University of WIsconsin at Madison.</p>

<p>I am an international student therefore considered as the out of state</p>

<p>student.</p>

<p>CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME WHAT I SHOULD GET ON MY SAT AND</p>

<p>what are the important factors for the admission???</p>

<p>I am really worried because I got low on SAT(1740) </p>

<p>And GPA of 3.5.</p>

<p>I really have good volunteer experiences and ECs. (200hrs.)</p>

<p>In addition, is Essay important factor at the Univ of Wisconinsin Madison??</p>

<p>I am retaking my sat on oct and planning to get higher than 1800.</p>

<p>THanks a lot for reading ~~^^</p>

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<p>You need about 680+ on all sections of the SAT. </p>

<p>Essays are important for almost every US college. </p>

<p>If your ECs are really outstanding.. other than just volunteering.. then it might help you a lot. </p>

<p>It's not as hard as the ivies, but it's a very, very good school.</p>

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<p>I agree that it is indeed a very good school, but I would say that if you apply early (Septemberish) with a 1300+ SAT and a solid GPA (3.6+) you will get accepted. </p>

<p>Retake the SAT and score atleast a 1900. Do very well in your first semester senior year incase you are deferred and UW requests those grades.</p>

<p>Probably the most important advice: apply as early as possible. I have a feeling you will be deferred, but if you do very well during your first semester, you will most likely be accepted. Good luck!</p>

<p>If I remember correctly, there is only one essay for UW and it has a very broad topic, so make it good. It could very well be a deciding factor in your admission. But, UW is a big school so GPA/SAT are the most important factors.</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/images/freshmanExpectations2006.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/images/freshmanExpectations2006.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>According to this, you have about 30% chance.</p>