University of Wisconsin - Madison_additional_2019_2

Application Note University of Wisconsin – Madison- B.B.A in Business: International Business I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION https://bus.wisc.edu/current-student-resources/bba/majors-specializations-certificates/internationalbusiness II DEADLINE  FRESHMEN Decision Plan Application Deadline Decision Spring 2019 Regular Decision October End of December Fall 2019 Early Action November End of December Fall 2019 Regular Decision February End of March The fall and spring term applications open August The following deadlines pertain to both domestic and international applicants Applications and all required supporting documents are due by 11:59 p.m Pacific time on the noted deadline dates https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/ III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  GPA AND CLASS RANK Applicants are expected to achieve a high level of performance in the course work they pursue and an increasingly strong academic record We ask for your GPA and class rank We also realize that many schools consider GPA on different scales and some not report GPA or class rank at all We consider both GPA and rank in the context of your school We typically see unweighted, academic GPAs between a 3.8 and a 4.0, and a class rank in the 85-97 percentile  OFFICIAL TEST SCORES Scores from either the ACT or the SAT are required and must be sent directly from the testing agency We not require the writing portion of either the ACT or the SAT  Our test code is 4656 for the ACT and 1846 for the SAT  Do not send your results rush (SAT) or priority (ACT); we receive all scores electronically on a daily basis so there is not an advantage to rush or priority delivery  To assure consideration in our Early Action competition, scores must be requested from the testing agency and received by our office by November Students who wish to apply for Early Action are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT by the end of September, and request their scores be sent immediately For consideration in our Regular Decision competition, students are encouraged to take their test no later than the end of December  Freshman applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score, unless English was the language of instruction for all courses in all years of secondary school Application Note TOEFL must be submitted electronically from the testing service We not accept the IELTS electronically Please have a paper copy of your results sent to our office through the mail If you feel that you qualify for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver, please send an email to our office and a counselor will determine if the waiver criteria are met https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/freshman/materials.php  TEST SCORES  Generally, admitted students have an Internet-based TOEFL score in the 95-105 range (587-620 on the paper-based test) or an IELTS score of 6.5-7.5  Scores from either the ACT or the SAT are required and must be sent directly from the testing agency We not require the writing portion of either the ACT or the SAT  We consider the highest composite score obtained in a single test administration as your "official" score, although we will look at all scores reported in an effort to get a true sense of your achievement  Admitted students will typically score between 28-32 on the ACT and 1330-1460 on the SAT, although there is no minimum required score To assure consideration in our Early Action competition, students are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT no later than the end of September For consideration in our Regular Decision competition, students are encouraged to take their test no later than the end of December  Freshman applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score, unless English was the language of instruction for all courses in all years of secondary school Our TOEFL test code is 1846 TOEFL must be submitted electronically from the testing service We not accept the IELTS electronically Please have a paper copy of your results sent to our office through the mail https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/freshman/requirements.php https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/prepare/international.php IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Freshman students can apply using either the UW System Application or the Common   Application  UW–Madison does not prefer one application over the other Please choose only one application and use only that application all the way through to submission  Please note that we not start processing fall term applications until September The application fee is $60.00 US and is non-refundable Transcripts  COURSE AND GRADE INFORMATION FROM GRADES 9-12  If you apply via the Common Application, you will need to self-report your courses and grades for the purposes of reviewing your application Application Note If you apply via the UW System Application, we require you submit official transcripts from all schools attended Official transcripts should be sent directly from each school attended  Electronic transcripts must be sent through a secure document sending service Transcripts sent through email, as an attachment, will not be accepted as official Paper transcripts sent to our office must bear an official school seal or be printed on the school's custom watermarked/security paper If you earned your General Educational Development (GED) certificate or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), submit your official score report in addition to all high school or home school transcripts Official Test Scores  Test code is 4656 for the ACT and 1846 for the SAT Do not send your results rush (SAT) or priority (ACT); we receive all scores electronically on a daily basis so there is not an advantage to rush or priority delivery  TOEFL test code is 1846 TOEFL must be submitted electronically from the testing service We not accept the IELTS electronically Please have a paper copy of your results sent to our office through the mail If you feel that you qualify for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver, please send an email to our office and a counselor will determine if the waiver criteria are met Résumé: Check out our résumé resource guide for help  This resource guide is intended to assist prospective BBA students in the process of developing a résumé for the Wisconsin BBA admission application Use this document as a guide and appropriately personalize your résumé Falsifying or misrepresenting information on your application (including your résumé) is grounds for automatic disqualification from the admission process and may result in forfeiture of a subsequent application  Why submit a résumé as part of the BBA admission application process? The decision to include a résumé in the required admission materials is intentional A résumé has the ability to showcase the interests and abilities of applicants beyond their academic coursework It provides the BBA Admissions Committee with a snapshot of the leadership and involvement, work experiences, and other skills or activities of each candidate Finally, the inclusion of a résumé is meant to assist students in their own professional development, serving as a starting point in their future career development goals  Resume Support: Attending a BBA Pre-Business 102 workshop session during the spring term is strongly recommended In addition, this resource guide serves as a foundation in creating your initial résumé Résumé Resource Guide Outline:    Application Note Best Practices and Considerations for Résumé Writing Résumé Sections Common Résumé Mistakes to Avoid Sample Résumés Two Essays One Required Letter Of Recommendation We require you to submit one letter of recommendation written by someone who can attest to your academic ability, such as a teacher, school counselor, or faculty member If you choose, you can also submit another letter of recommendation from an additional source, such as an employer, coach, research mentor, community leader, or clergy Students with an interest in engineering are encouraged to obtain a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher Remember to have a discussion with your chosen recommender first to see if they are willing and able to provide a letter We encourage applicants who have been away from formal classroom teaching for an extended period to request a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to their academic potential, such as an employer, (preferably a supervisor or manager), a program or departmental trainer, or some other individual in an official instructional capacity If you apply using the UW System Application, your recommender can use our online recommendation form Those who apply using the Common Application should request a recommendation through that system Recommendations that are mailed to our office must include your full name, birth date, and campus ID number (if known) Additionally, letters of recommendation from a school staff member may also be sent through Naviance Additional Materials Even after your application is complete we may request additional supporting materials such as self-reported grades, academic performance statements, and course change documentation Self-Reporting Mid-Year Grades Applicants are expected to self-report their mid-year grades when prompted by email during the application process To ensure a possible future admit decision is not in jeopardy of being cancelled, applicants must report their grades exactly as they appear on an official transcript or grade report that was issued by their school          MAILING ADDRESS Office of Admissions and Recruitment University of Wisconsin–Madison 702 West Johnson Street, Suite 1101 Madison, WI 53715-1007  PHONE 608-262-3961 Application Note FAX 608-262-7706  EMAIL onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu Why would a student want to defer their enrollment? Deferred enrollment may be granted for a variety of reasons, most commonly to allow a student to participate in non-academic cultural experiences, attend military basic training, play junior hockey, perform community service, or for medical reasons Who is eligible to defer enrollment?  Any freshman student admitted in the Early Action or Regular Decision application plans may request to defer enrollment Students admitted from the waitlist are not eligible for deferred enrollment  The University of Wisconsin–Madison also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified admitted transferstudents with disabilities, chronic medical conditions, and for active-duty military personnel    https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/admitted/deferredenrollment/index.php https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/contact.php https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/freshman/materials.php    Does the Wisconsin BBA Program admit students directly from high school? Yes High school students who are intent on pursuing a career in business are encouraged to apply to the Wisconsin BBA Program through our direct admit process, by applying to UW– Madison and indicating business as a primary or secondary interest Can I still choose to pursue an undergraduate (BBA) degree in business if I am not admitted to the Wisconsin BBA Program directly from high school? Yes Some students prefer to apply to the Wisconsin BBA Program in the spring semester of their first year at UW–Madison, which allows them to explore many fields of study before committing to a business degree You can take the time to determine whether an undergraduate business degree is the best fit for your interests and goals Should you decide to apply to the Wisconsin BBA Program, the liberal arts foundation you acquire will be a good foundation for a business career During your first year at UW–Madison, you can attend a number of admissions events hosted by the Wisconsin School of Business that will enable you to learn more about the Wisconsin School of Business and connect with current students and staff I am interested in applying to the Wisconsin BBA Program as a returning student Am I eligible? How I get started? The Wisconsin BBA Program welcomes applications from nontraditional students, including Application Note     those who are returning to school after time away from the classroom Please contact the BBA Admissions Team to discuss your circumstances and determine the best admissions pathway for you If you would like assistance with the transition back to school, you can attend workshops offered by Adult Career and Special Student Services at UW–Madison Can I submit supplemental materials to complement my application? The admissions committee will not consider supplemental materials such as letters of recommendation If there is something you would like us to know about you, please tell us in your responses to the essay questions on the application for admission Can I make changes to my BBA admission application after it is submitted? No The application is considered complete once it has been submitted online Please review all your responses carefully before you submit the application How competitive is admission to the Wisconsin BBA Program? The Wisconsin BBA Program is competitive, which ensures that you will be joining a student body that is focused and engaged Recruiting employers return to the Wisconsin School of Business year after year to fill internships and full-time position because they know they will find talented, motivated, and well-prepared students here Although admission is competitive, we everything we can to help you prepare for the admissions process At the Wisconsin School of Business, our focus is on helping you succeed and make the best choices for your future When will I learn if I have been accepted to the Wisconsin BBA Program? High school applicants to UW who indicate business as a primary or secondary interest on their application will be notified the same day about the status of their admissions to both UW– Madison and the BBA Program https://wsb.wisc.edu/programs-degrees/undergraduate-bba/admissions/faqs? _ga=2.35031713.1468002834.1546944223-603080968.1546944223 https://wsb.wisc.edu/-/media/programs/undergraduate-bba/documents/resume-resource-guidefor-bba-admission-application.pdf?la=en V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  If you apply using the Common Application, you will be asked to respond to one of the freshman Common Application essays If you apply with the UW System Application, you will need to answer the following prompt:  Tell us about your academic and personal achievements What have you learned from your success and/or challenges, and how will this influence you as you pursue your college education? All applicants will also need to respond to this prompt:  Tell us why you would like to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison In addition, please Application Note 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 Review our list of tips for the essays as you prepare your responses https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/freshman/materials.php  BBA Application Essay Preparation The Pre-Business application essay is meant to be broader and more in-depth than a single openended response Attending a BBA Pre-Business 103 workshop session during the spring term is strongly recommended to establish expectations in formulating this professional essay response The prompt will provide a set of resources meant to be a starting point in learning more about its related themes, along with suggested topics to address in the essay submission Applicants will be encouraged to reflect on these resources before finalizing their submission  Essay Preparation The Wisconsin School of Business is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion as core elements to effective leadership, and expects the same of BBA students The theme of the essay will align with this commitment  The following is taken from the WSB’s statement on diversity and inclusion: o “Wisconsin School of Business graduates are a diverse group of individuals, well prepared to work in a global and multicultural business environment Our graduates lead diverse teams and build on their synergies to drive their organizations They are actively engaged as alumni in helping the Wisconsin School of Business become a lifelong learning community that is diverse, inclusive, and collaborative.”  “Embracing diversity and inclusion is a core value for the Wisconsin School of Business We are most successful in our work when we engage with others who bring different perspectives and experiences that challenge our own By developing a shared understanding of each other’s experiences, we build individual cultural competencies, launching our students on the path to a life of success and significance.”  “Diversity and inclusion are core values fully supported by our leadership and the strategic priorities of the school We embrace learning by integrating ongoing diversity and inclusion engagements among faculty, staff, and students through co-curricular activities, multidisciplinary projects, and within our faculty, staff, and student recruitment strategy.”   In preparing your response, You may also want to consider these additional topics: o Why are you interested in business?  How does your interest in business relate to your intended academic major?  How have your experiences influenced your career goals?  Why you feel the Wisconsin School of Business is the best fit for you?  How would you enhance the Wisconsin BBA community?  What you feel sets you apart from other Wisconsin BBA applicants? https://wsb.wisc.edu/-/media/programs/undergraduate-bba/documents/wisconsin-bba- Application Note application-essay-tips.pdf?la=en VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  2018-19 ESTIMATED ACADEMIC YEAR COST OF ATTENDANCE Wisconsin Resident Non-Resident Minnesota Resident Commuter On Campus On Campus On Campus Off Off Campus Off Campus Off Campus Campus Tuition $10,555.52 $10,555.52 $36,805.28 $36,805.28 $14,340.08 $14,340.08 $10,555.52 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $11,114.00 $11,114.00 $11,114.00 $11,114.00 $11,114.00 $11,114.00 $2,032.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $2,294.00 $800.00 $800.00 $1,412.00 $1,412.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $800.00 Loan Fees $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 Total $26,025.52 $26,025.52 $52,887.28 $52,887.28 $30,110.08 $30,110.08 $16,943.52 & Fees Books & Supplies Room & Board Miscella neous Transpor tation COA        NOTES A New Student Fee of $275 is charged for incoming Freshmen and $200 for new Transfer students Wisconsin School of Business Tuition Differential  Wisconsin residents and non-residents are charged an additional $1,000.08  Minnesota residents are charged an additional $1,999.92 College of Engineering Tuition Differential  All students (Residents, non-residents, and MN) are charged an additional $1,399.92 International undergraduate students will have a surcharge added to their tuition as well as International Student Fees Visit the International Student Services (ISS) Office website for more information on funding & scholarships options https://financialaid.wisc.edu/cost-of-attendance/ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS All applicants are required to submit official academic records, which are the equivalent of grades 9-12, for all schools* Application Note They must be issued by the school, in the original language An English translation should also be provided if the official transcript is not in English All students must complete their studies and earn their respective credentials (certificates, diplomas, etc.) before enrolling  If studying in a 13-year system, academic records for grades 10-13 are required Documents submitted to UW–Madison as part of the application review process will not be returned  CHINA If you are currently enrolled in upper secondary school: Transcripts from lower middle school/初初 (chuzhong) (grade 9), upper middle school/初初 (gaozhong) (grades 10-11), in both Chinese and English If you have completed upper secondary school: Official transcripts for Lower (初初 (chuzhong) and Upper Middle school (初初 (gaozhong) (grades 9-12), along with either your huikao or APT results  HONG KONG If you are currently enrolled in high school: Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11 If you have completed high school: Official copy of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Or  Official copy of Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)  Official transcript of Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examinations (HKASLE), if applicable  Official transcript of Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE), if applicable https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/freshman/international_transcripts.php  VII STATUS CHECK  CHECK APPLICATION STATUS Once we receive your application for admission, we will send you an application acknowledgment If you provide us with an e-mail address, the acknowledgement will be sent via e-mail If you not supply an email address, you will receive the acknowledgement letter in the mail The acknowledgement will include your campus ID number, which can then be used to activate your UW NetID and check your application status This online system enables you to:   Check to make sure we've received all of your application materials and, if we haven't, see a list of exactly what we not have (e.g., application fee, test scores, etc.) View your admission decision Application Note Check the details we have on file about you, including residency status and term of entry Update your mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address Monitor the status of your financial aid application and accept your award Accept or decline an offer of admission To check your application status:     Visit the My UW website and log in Click on the Student Center link located on the upper right corner of the screen FORGOT YOUR CAMPUS ID, NETID, OR PASSWORD? Your campus ID number was sent to you with your application acknowledgement email It will likely begin with a 906 or 907 If you cannot find your campus ID number, send an email to onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu or call our admissions office at 608-262-3961 and we will resend your acknowledgement email to you (We will not be able to provide you with your campus ID number over the phone.) If you’ve activated your NetID but have forgotten your NetID password, you can reset it online with the NetID Password Reset Tool If you have forgotten your NetID, you can recover it using the self-service NetID Recovery Tool https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/status.php    VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW ... Office of Admissions and Recruitment University of Wisconsin? ??Madison 702 West Johnson Street, Suite 1101 Madison, WI 5371 5-1 007  PHONE 60 8-2 6 2-3 961 Application Note FAX 60 8-2 6 2-7 706  EMAIL onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu... https://wsb.wisc.edu /-/ media/programs/undergraduate-bba/documents /wisconsin- bba- Application Note application-essay-tips.pdf?la=en VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  201 8-1 9 ESTIMATED ACADEMIC YEAR COST OF. .. _ga=2.35031713.1468002834.154694422 3-6 03080968.1546944223 https://wsb.wisc.edu /-/ media/programs/undergraduate-bba/documents/resume-resource-guidefor-bba-admission-application.pdf?la=en V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  If