University of Wisconsin–Madison Essay Prompts 2026-27
For the 2026-27 cycle: 1 required essay.
UW-Madison accepts the Common App, so the personal statement is also part of your application. It counts once across all your Common App schools.
Why Wisconsin essay
650-word maximum, recommended 300 to 500 words
Tell us why you would like to attend 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.
650 words max
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