College Information

General College Information

Know How to Go WI - Interested in college but not sure where to start? This site shows you where to start no matter where you are in the process.

Wisconsin College Map - an interactive map showing many of Wisconsin's college options.

Big Future - the College Board's website for students - includes useful information on majors, colleges, financial aid and entrance exams.

Tools 4 College - Wisconsin's college planning website

College MatchMaker - a quick quiz can help you to start finding colleges that are a good fit for you.

Peterson's College Search - offers a college match tool.

College Naviagator - a college search engine powered by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes information on college cost and afforadability.

   College Articles

   Getting In: The Not So Secret Admissions Process - what to know more about the admission process? UW Madison addresses common myths behind getting into college.

   College Match - tips for finding the college that will best fit you.

 

Two Year Colleges

     WI Technical College pages

     Transfer Agreements - want to start at a technical college and transfer to a four year college? Find out more here.

     Technical Colleges Application

 

Four Year Colleges

     University of Wisconsin

     All UW Colleges Information

     UW Applications

     UW Placement Exams - some colleges require you to take an English, Math and an optional Foreign Language placement exam before registration, find out more here.

     Admission Guidelines - find out what you need to do to get into college

     UW College Tours - click on the college you are interested in visiting for more information

    Acceptance of AP Credits at UW Colleges - click to find the AP scores needed to gain college credit
 

     Private Colleges

     WI Private College Information

     Private College Tours - click on the college you are interested in visiting for more information

     Wisconsin Private College Applications - this site will show application timelines, high school courses and test scores needed, and link you to applications.

     Common Application - this application can be used at multiple universities - can be a real time saver, especially for out of state colleges

 

College Majors

Choosing a college major can be challenging, this links below can help you explore the many options out there.

Major Mania - a searchable database of the majors available at the UW colleges.

What Can I Do with that Major?  Have a major picked out but not sure what to do with it? This site can help. Just click on the major you want and related careers will be listed.