What are my chances at getting into UW-Madison?

anon94785555
Thu, 02 Mar 2017 04:36:58 +0000

UW looks at unweighted grades- you are expected to do well in those. You don’t know if you would have done the work to get A’s in regular classes either. UW does look at the rigor of your classes so doing tougher classes is good. However, you need to do well in them to be prepared for the rigors of UW.

Improving grades can offset a slow start in freshman year. The last year UW will see is your junior year, so far only a 3.5 per your post. You appear to have a rigorous schedule this year- do your best. Hopefully you can get a higher ACT score. Be sure extracurricular activities are not replacing study time.

Do not try to game the system to have a class rank. It is more important that you learn and acquire good study skills plus a firm knowledge foundation. There are many students who can do well taking many top courses. btw- study for AP exams and do well on them. Getting an A in a class does not mean you are well prepared for the AP exam unless you have good teaching. Look at what is expected for AP exams and learn the material not taught you if there are gaps.