University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Alphabetical List of All Episodes with Links Click Here To Join The Podcast Email List Affiliate Partnership Links: DORMIFY - DORM DECOR Click on the Dormify Link and use our exclusive coupon code for 15% off most products:  COLLEGETALK15  PREP EXPERT - TEST PREP/TUTORING:  Save 30% on Prep Expert with Coupon Code: COLLEGETALK PREP SPORTSWEAR - COLLEGE CLOTHING & APPAREL  Full disclosure: if you make a purchase through the affiliate links we've provided, we'll receive a small commission.  But rest assured, we only promote products and services that we truly believe in and think will benefit our listeners. —-------------------------- Welcome to "The College Admissions Process Podcast," where we delve deep into the world of college admissions. Today, we have a special guest, Andre E. Phillips, the Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He'll provide us with invaluable insights into the admissions process and what makes Wisconsin such a sought-after university. Segment 1: Getting to Know Dean Phillips Dean Phillips shares his background in admissions and how he rose to the position of Director of Admissions at UW-Madison. Segment 2: What Sets UW-Madison Apart Discover what makes the University of Wisconsin-Madison stand out and why it's an attractive choice for students. Segment 3: The Admissions Process at Wisconsin Dean Phillips walks us through the admissions process and offers advice for students and parents navigating it. Segment 4: Balancing Acceptances, Waitlists, and Denials Learn how UW-Madison handles the challenge of admitting students from a pool of highly qualified applicants. Segment 5: Out-of-State Acceptance Rate Dean Phillips discusses whether there's a limit to the percentage of out-of-state students that can be accepted. Segment 6: Enhancing Your Application Find out the average profile of UW-Madison's freshman class and get tips on improving your application if you fall below the mid 50% range. Segment 7: Application Methods Explore the various ways to apply to UW-Madison, including Early Decision, Early Action, and more, and the potential benefits of each. Segment 8: Common Application Mistakes Dean Phillips shares common application pitfalls and how students can avoid them. Segment 9: Test Optional Admissions Discover the impact of test-optional admissions at UW-Madison, including the percentage of admitted students who didn't submit test scores. Segment 10: The Future of Test Optional Dean Phillips speculates on the future of the test-optional movement in college admissions. Segment 11: Supporting Admitted Students Learn about the academic and social support systems in place for students once they're admitted to UW-Madison. Segment 12: Unique Opportunities...