University of Wisconsin - Madison

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Wisconsin - Madison

?

You apply to
University of Wisconsin - Madison
through their application portal through the Common App
or Apply Texas
or the UC App
or Questbridge
.
Apply Texas
Apply Texas
Apply Texas B
Apply Texas C
Common App
Common App
UC App
UC App
Questbridge
Questbridge

When are

University of Wisconsin - Madison

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 15, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

University of Wisconsin - Madison

?

There's also
1
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison

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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Why UWM?

Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the major(s) you have selected. If you selected undecided please describe your areas of possible academic interest. (you may enter up to 650 words).

Word count:
650 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Campus Contribution

Each student is unique. Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments, and/or interests you will bring to our campus.

Word count:
650 words
or less.
Requirement:
recommended

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Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays

How to write the best supplemental essays.

Tip #1

Develop Your Personal Brand

Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.

Tip #2

Highlight Your Strengths

Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences

Tip #3

Add to Your Personal Score

Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.

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