Owen Stayton

App ID: 650A8F9E83DF5

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APPLICATION MATERIALS THAT MAY BE REQUESTED:

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 Owen Stayton
App ID: 650A8F9E83DF5
Submit Date: 10/22/2023 08:23:52 PM
Semester: Fall 2024 (classes start September 2024)
Major: Music

☐ ACT/SAT Scores

Including scores from either the ACT or the SAT with your application is optional for students applying for admission through the spring
2025 term, with an application deadline of October 1, 2024. You will not be disadvantaged in our evaluation process if you do not
include these scores for consideration in your application.

More information on our test optional policy can be found by viewing our ACT/SAT Test Optional FAQs.

You can indicate whether you want to include your test scores at the time of application.

If choosing to include ACT or SAT scores with your application, you are encouraged to self-report your test scores in the MyUW Student
Center (beginning September 1 and after your application is received and processed). You may also submit your official scores directly
from the testing site.

Please note that sending official test scores from the testing agency does have an additional cost and will add 2–4 weeks to the
application completion process. 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.

If you wish to add updated scores, you can do so by self-reporting in the MyUW Student Center.

Note: Official test scores will be required prior to enrollment for those who wish to have them included in their application
evaluation. Incorrect reporting of test scores may result in your admission offer being revoked and scholarship awards being
forfeited.

Statement on Score Choice: Students choosing to include test scores with their application are encouraged to submit all exam scores.
It can be a benefit to see your complete testing history as part of our comprehensive review, and since we will only consider your
highest score (by test date), there is nothing to be gained by suppressing scores through Score Choice. However, applicants are free to
use the College Board's Score Choice option for the SAT and/or the similar option offered by ACT. Superscores are not considered in
our review.

☐ Application Review

Undergraduate admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison is competitive and selective, and our professional admissions
counselors review applications using a holistic process. Our holistic process is designed to help us find remarkable students who will
add to the legacy of UW–Madison. We don't use formulas or charts. We read each application thoroughly, one by one.

First, we focus on academic excellence and preparation. Beyond academics, we look for qualities such as leadership, contributions to
your community, and achievement in the arts, athletics, and other areas. We're also seeking breadth in personal background and
experience and your potential for contributing to the Wisconsin community.

All required materials must be received by November 8 to be considered for Early Action, or by January 22 for review as part of
Regular Decision. For Spring Term consideration, all materials must be received by October 16.

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 Owen Stayton
App ID: 650A8F9E83DF5
Submit Date: 10/22/2023 08:23:52 PM
Semester: Fall 2024 (classes start September 2024)
Major: Music

☐ High School Transcripts

You may choose to submit an unofficial transcript as part of the application or submit an official transcript from your school(s).

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 homeschool transcripts.

Students applying from outside the United States can find country-specific official transcript requirements on our website.

Homeschooled students are expected to cover required course work at a level of achievement similar to that of our freshman
applicants attending a traditional high school. On a transcript, the homeschool administrator should be sure to indicate:

what courses are completed and what is in progress,

Detailed performance evaluations or course bibliographies are helpful but are not required. To figure out a format that works best, you
might find it helpful to review tips about preparing a transcript provided by homeschooltranscripts.com or the HSLDA.

If homeschooling has been supplemented by formal coursework either at the secondary school or post-secondary level, official
transcripts from the school(s) or college(s) are required.

Note: Official transcripts from all schools and colleges attended (including dual credit/dual enrollment) will be required prior
to enrollment. Incorrect reporting of courses and/or grades may result in your admission offer being revoked and scholarship
awards being forfeited. Official college transcripts are also required to award college credit. Official transcripts should be sent
directly from each school attended.

Electronic transcripts must be sent through a secure document sending service directly from your institution. 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. View more of how to send official documents at go.wisc.edu/official.

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 do 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.

☐ College Transcripts

You may choose to submit an unofficial transcript as part of the application or submit an official transcript from all schools you were
enrolled at for your application evaluation.

Note: official transcripts from all schools and colleges attended (including dual credit/dual enrollment) will be required prior
to enrollment. Incorrect reporting of courses and/or grades may result in your admission offer being revoked and scholarship
awards being forfeited. Official college transcripts are also required to award college credit. Official transcripts should be sent
directly from each school attended.

Electronic transcripts must be sent through a secure document sending service directly from your institution. 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. View more of how to send official documents at go.wisc.edu/official.

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 Owen Stayton
App ID: 650A8F9E83DF5
Submit Date: 10/22/2023 08:23:52 PM
Semester: Fall 2024 (classes start September 2024)
Major: Music

☐ Language Proficiency

Freshman applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET)
score, unless English was the primary language of instruction in all four years of secondary school.

All English proficiency exams should be official and sent electronically, directly from the testing service.

We do not superscore any English Proficiency exam, and score reports cannot be older than two years from the time you apply.

If you feel that you qualify for a TOEFL, IELTS, or DET waiver based upon the requirements above, please submit all required transcripts
to our office. Other test scores, such as ACT or SAT, do not meet the requirements for a waiver. Once your transcripts are received in
our office (are no longer displayed on your To Do list in your Student Center), we will determine your waiver eligibility. Waivers will not
be processed prior to receipt of both the admissions application and transcripts.

☐ Letters 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.

Your recommender should select the link that best describes your situation:

Invite someone to submit a recommendation (I have my NetID)

Recommendations that are mailed to our office must include the applicant’s 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. Please note that letters of
recommendation expire after one year from the date they are written.

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