Post High School Guidelines & College Links and Information

1.       Graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent

2.     Have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits

²   English – 4 credits

²   Mathematics – 3 credits

²   Science – 3 credits

²   Social Studies – 3 credits

²   Electives – 4 credits

v    Examples: foreign language, fine arts, business, computer science, other academic areas, and vocational courses (are accepted at many of the universities)

3.     Meet or exceed the High School rank requirements listed below

Wisconsin Public Universities
The UW System Board of Regents adopted a new freshman admissions policy for freshmen entering University of Wisconsin System institutions for the fall 2008 semester and beyond.  The policy provides for a comprehensive, individualized, review of applicants.  It enables each UW System institution to admit students whose academic preparation, background, and personal experience suggest that they will succeed at the institution, benefit from the educational experience, and contribute to the educational environment. Academic factors (rigor and quality of high school course work, rank in class, grade point average, test scores, and trend in grades) will continue to be the most important consideration.  In addition to academic factors, other factors that will be considered include, but are not limited to, student experiences, work experience, leadership qualities, motivation, community service, special talents, status as a nontraditional or returning adult, status as a veteran of the U.S. military, whether the applicant is socio-economically disadvantaged, and whether the applicant is a member of a historically underrepresented racial or ethnic group.  (www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/requirements/freshman/index.asp)
School	Comprehensive Review Highlights
UW Eau-Claireê http://www.uwec.edu/Admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    rigorous high school curriculum ²    two years of same foreign language ²    high school class rank ²    high school GPA ²    trends in grades
UW Green Bay http://www.uwgb.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    strength of high school curriculum ²    two years of same foreign language ²    high school class rank ²    high school GPA ²    trends in grades ²    special talent/circumstances ²    leadership ²    extra/co-curricular participation ²    socio-economic background ²    personal statement
UW La Crosse http://perth.uwlax.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    rigor high school course work ²    demonstrated leadership ²    extracurricular involvement ²    special talent ²    personal statement ²    recommendations ²    adding a diverse dimension to our campus community
UW Madisonê http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/	Admission counselors review each application individually, looking for students who demonstrate strong academic ability as well as leadership, community service, creativity, talent, and enthusiasm. Counselors consider high school performance (rigor of course work, academic GPA, grade trends, and/or class rank); ACT and/or SAT scores; and nonacademic qualifications.  Also considered are personal characteristics that will contribute to the strength and diversity of the university.
UW Milwaukee https://www4.uwm.edu/future_students/ new_freshmen/highschool.cfm	Graduate (or the equivalent) ACT OR SAT I scores ²    Consideration also based on your academic preparation, as evidenced by your pattern of high school coursework, class rank (if available), GPA, grades in specific courses and other information gleaned from your high school transcript ²    Other relevant information you provide that helps us get a more complete picture of who you are
UW Oshkosh http://admissions.uwosh.edu/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    rigorous college preparatory curriculum ²    cumulative GPA ²    college preparatory GPA ²    class rank ²    leadership experiences ²    community service ²    motivation and life circumstances ²    personal statement ²    recommendations
UW Parkside http://www.uwp.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    quality of high school coursework ²    cumulative GPA ²    class rank ²    trend in grades ²    student experiences ²    work experiences ²    leadership qualities ²    motivation ²    community service ²    special talents ²    veteran status (U.S. military) ²    socio-economic status ²    historically underrepresented race/ethnic group
UW Platteville http://www.uwplatt.edu/admission/	Graduate (or equivalent) Top 50% OR ACT of 22 (or better) ²    stronger academic performance later in high school career ²    demonstrated leadership skills ²    personal statement ²    recommendations
UW River Falls http://www.uwrf.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    rigor of high school curriculum ²    cumulative GPA ²    class rank ²    leadership ²    community service ²    unique talents ²    personal characteristics
UW Stevens Point http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    class rank ²    cumulative GPA ²    rigor of high school courses ²    trends in grades over time ²    demonstrated leadership ²    work experience involvement ²    extracurricular involvement ²    volunteerism ²    personal characteristics ²    special talents and abilities ²    diversity in background & experience
UW Stout http://www.uwstout.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) Top 50% OR an ACT of 22 (or better)
UW Superior http://www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) Top 50% AND an ACT of 21 OR an ACT of 23 OR be in the top 1/3 of your class
UW Whitewater http://www.uww.edu/admissions/	Graduate (or equivalent) ACT OR SAT scores ²    prior academic preparation ²    cumulative GPA ²    student activities/volunteerism ²    personal statement ²    recommendations
UW Freshman-Sophomore Colleges
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County http://baraboo-sauk.uwc.edu/admissions/	Graduate of high school  (or GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Barron County http://www.barron.uwc.edu/ admissions/policies.html	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Fond du Lac http://www.fdl.uwc.edu/admissions /admission.html	Graduate of high school (or HSED/GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Fox Valley http://www.fox.uwc.edu/admreg /admtest.html	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores English and mathematics placement testing
UW-Manitowoc http://www.uwmanitowoc.uwc.edu/A-Admissions/advising.htm
UW-Marathon County http://www.uwmc.uwc.edu/admission_and _registration/admission_type.asp	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT scores Placement tests after acceptance
UW-Marinette http://www.marinette.uwc.edu/admissions/ studentservices.htm	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Marshfield/Wood County http://www.marshfield.uwc.edu/RESOURCES/ Admissions/Admission%20requirements.asp	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT scores
UW-Richland http://richland.uwc.edu/admissions/ default.asp	Graduate of high school (or HSED/GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Rock County http://rock.uwc.edu/admissions/	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT or SAT scores
UW-Sheboygan http://www.sheboygan.uwc.edu/admissions/ admissionStudentServices.htm	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT scores English and mathematics placement testing
UW-Washington County http://washington.uwc.edu/admissions/ default.htm	Graduate of high school (or GED) AND submit ACT scores English and mathematics placement testing
UW- Waukesha http://waukesha.uwc.edu/student/ admission.html

ê These universities require two credits of one foreign language for admission.

Please note:  The above rank requirements may change at any time.  Please check with the desired university for further details.

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Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
School	Rank and ACT/SAT Minimum score
Alverno College	2.5 GPA AND an ACT of 19
Beloit College	Interview Recommended Submit transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, Recommendations, and essay
Cardinal Stritch University	Top 50% AND 2.0 GPA AND an ACT of 20
Carroll College	Top 50% AND an ACT of 19 (minimum 2.5 GPA recommended)
Concordia University	2.25 GPA AND an ACT of 18
Edgewood College	Top 50% AND an ACT of 18 (minimum 2.5 GPA recommended)
Lakeland College	Top 50% AND 2.0 GPA AND an ACT of 19
Lawrence University	Audition requirement for music program applicants
Marian College of Fond du Lac	Top 50% AND 2.0 GPA AND an ACT of 18
Marquette University	Top 50% AND 2.0 GPA AND an ACT of 21
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design	Portfolio required for art program applicants
Milwaukee School of Engineering	2.75 GPA AND an ACT of 20
Mount Mary College	Top 50% AND 2.3 GPA AND an ACT of 18
Northland College	Portfolio required for art program applicants Auditions required for music program applicants
Ripon College	Top 25% (recommended)
Silver Lake College	2.5 GPA AND an ACT of 18
St. Norbert College	Top 50% AND an ACT of 19 (minimum 2.5 GPA recommended)
Viterbo University	Top 50% AND an ACT of 20 (minimum 2.5 GPA recommended)
Wisconsin Lutheran College	Top 50% AND 2.7 GPA AND an ACT of 21

Please note:  The above rank requirements may change at any time.  Please check with the desired university for further details.

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.Minnesota Schools

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1.       Graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent

2.     Have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits

²   English – 4 credits

²   Mathematics – 3 credits (Algebra, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra)

²   Science – 3 credits (lab experience required)

²   Social Studies – 3 credits (US History, World Civilizations)

²   Electives – 4 credits

v    One credit of visual or performing arts are recommended

v    Examples: foreign language, fine arts, business, computer science, other academic areas, and vocational courses (are accepted at many of the universities)

3.     Meet or exceed the High School rank requirements listed below

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Minnesota Public Universities
School	Rank and ACT/SAT Minimum score
Bemidji State Universityê	Top 50% OR an ACT of 21
Metropolitan State	Top 50% AND an ACT above national median
Minneapolis College of Art & Design	Must submit a portfolio and meet with an admissions counselor
Minnesota State – Mankatoê	Top 50%
Minnesota State – Moorhead	Top 50% AND an ACT of 17 OR an ACT of 21
Southwest Minnesota State University	Top 50% OR an ACT of 21
St. Cloud State Universityê	Top 50%
University of Minnesota – Crookston	Reviews criteria listed below, no minimums: ²    High school coursework ²    GPA ²    Class rank ²    ACT/SAT score
University of Minnesota – Duluthê	Top 35% and apply by priority date Top 36 - 60% based on ACT/SAT score
University of Minnesota – Morrisê
University of Minnesota – Rochesterê	Reviews criteria listed below, no minimums: ²    Core subject requirements ²    Class rank ²    GPA ²    ACT/SAT score ²    Strength of high school curriculum
University of Minnesota – Twin Citiesê	Reviews criteria listed below, no minimums: ²    Core subject requirements ²    Class rank ²    GPA ²    ACT/SAT score ²    Strength of high school curriculum
Winona State Universityê	Top 50% AND an ACT of 18 OR an ACT of 21

ê These universities require two credits of one foreign language/world language for admission.

Please note:  The above rank requirements may change at any time.  Please check with the desired university for further details.

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Minnesota Private Colleges & Universities
School	Rank and ACT/SAT Minimum score
Argosy University/Twin Cities	Pass the Argosy University Entrance Exam AND an ACT of 18
Art Institutes International Minnesota	Interview with the Assistant Director of Admissions AND essay about how you will fit with Art Institutes International of Minnesota
Augsburg College
Bethany Lutheran College
Bethel University	Top 50% AND an ACT of 21
Carleton College	High School diploma or equivalent including: 4 years English 3+ years of Mathematics 2+ years of Science 3+ years of Social Science
College of Saint Benedict Saint John’s University
College of St. Scholastica	Admission is granted on the basis of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED), an acceptable Calculated Index Score (CNX) and participation in leadership, extra-curriculars, community service, church and other personal enrichment activities. The CNX is calculated using the cumulative high school grade point average and the composite college-bound test score on the ACT or SAT.
College of Visual Arts	Graduation for an accredited High School, submission of ACT/SAT scores AND portfolio submission
Concordia College	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores AND two letters of recommendation
Concordia University	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores
Crown College	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores
Gustavus Adolphus College	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores
Hamline University
Macalester College	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores AND two letters of recommendation
Martin Luther College	2.5 GPA  AND an ACT of 20 AND two letters of recommendation
Musictech College
North Central University	2.2 GPA AND an ACT of 18 AND two letters of recommendation
Northwestern College	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores
Oak Hills Christian College
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota	Reviews criteria listed below, no minimums: ²    Core subject requirements ²    Class rank ²    GPA ²    ACT/SAT score ²    Personal Essay
Saint Olaf College
University of Saint Thomas	Official high school transcript AND official ACT/SAT scores AND a writing sample