ACT/SAT Frequently Asked Questions
UW-Eau Claire
| ACT Code is 4670 |
SAT Code is 1913 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No (applicant must have matriculated at another institution).
Are nontraditional students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 22 years of age or older by July 15 (fall semester applicants) or December 15 (spring semester applicants).
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school but must receive an official test score report, directly from the testing agency, prior to orientation/registration program.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, although available on a case-by-case basis only. Contact Admissions at (715) 836-5415.
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UW-Green Bay
| ACT Code is 4688 |
SAT Code is 1859 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Applicants with fewer than 15 earned and transferrable college credits are required to submit ACT/SAT test scores.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Yes.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
An official score report, directly from the testing agency, must be received prior to evaluation of an application for admission.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
ill use the highest composite score submitted for admission evaluation but will use most recent score submitted for course placement.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Registrar's Office at (920) 465-2063.
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UW-La Crosse
| ACT Code is 4672 |
SAT Code is 1914 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant has completed a minimum of 12 transferable semester credits.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Generally not required if applicant has been out of high school for 4 years.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
An official score report, directly from the testing agency, must be received prior to evaluation of an application for admission.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Madison
| ACT Code is 4656 |
SAT Code is 1846 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
Yes. Beginning with freshman applicants for Fall 2006 admission, the ACT with the writing test or the new SAT I (critical reading, math, and writing) will be required. Visit the UW-Madison Admissions Website for more complete information about the requirement.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
No. Applicants who graduated from high school in 1989 or before are not required to submit ACT or SAT test scores.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Official score report, received directly from the testing agency, must be received prior to evaluation of application for admission.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Milwaukee
| ACT Code is 4658 |
SAT Code is 1473 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Most nontraditional applicants over the age of 21 are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. The exception to this policy is nontraditional adult students who graduated from high school that does not provide a rank in class for graduates. Questions should be directed to 414-229-5932.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Testing Office at (414) 229-4689.
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UW-Oshkosh
| ACT Code is 4674 |
SAT Code is 1916 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if the applicant has completed more than 30 transferable credits.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is over the age of 21.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school but must receive an official score report, directly from the testing agency, prior to advising/registration program.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact Testing and Research Services at (920) 424-1432.
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UW-Parkside
| ACT Code is 4690 |
SAT Code is 1860 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant has 16 transferable semester credits and a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of test score report received from the student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Advising and Testing Center at (262) 595-2219.
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UW-Platteville
| ACT Code is 4676 |
SAT Code is 1917 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required unless applicant is transferring from a technical college with no associate degree.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Nontraditional students who will be 25 years of age by the first day of the semester they hope to enroll are not required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I. Applicants who have not reached age 25 must submit the results of either test.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school but must receive an official score report, directly from the testing agency, prior to the advising/registration program.
If the ACT /SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Office of Admission and Enrollement Services at 608-342-1125.
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UW-River Falls
| ACT Code is 4678 |
SAT Code is 1918 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if the applicant is 22 years of age or older.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of the score report received from the student. Preference is for an official score report, directly from the testing agency.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact Gretchen Link, Career Services Office at (715) 425-3884.
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UW-Stevens Point
| ACT Code is 4680 |
SAT Code is 1919 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of score report from the student. Copies of test scores sent by students are reviewed on an individual basis and may need to be verified by calling the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Stout
| ACT Code is 4652 |
SAT Code is 1740 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant has completed a full academic year at another institution.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports come directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Counseling Center at (715) 232-2468.
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UW-Superior
| ACT Code is 4682 |
SAT Code is 1920 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if the applicant has completed 12 transferable semester credits.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 20 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT /SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Whitewater
| ACT Code is 4684 |
SAT Code is 1921 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant has completed a minimum of 12 transferable semester credits.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 25 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school but must receive an official score report, directly from the testing agency, prior to the orientation/registration program. (ACT/SAT I scores are used to place new students in math and English courses.)
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact the Testing Center at (262) 472-5613.
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UW-Baraboo/Sauk County
| ACT Code is 4657 |
SAT Code is 1996 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Barron County
| ACT Code is 4653 |
SAT Code is 1772 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT /SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Fond du Lac
| ACT Code is 4673 |
SAT Code is 1942 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
Generally not required although the determination is made on a case-by-case basis.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older or has been out of high school 2 or more years.
Must score reports come directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score is used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Not at UW-Fond du Lac, however, applicant can take residual ACT at
UW-Oshkosh and have scores transferred to UW-Fond du Lac.
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UW-Fox Valley
| ACT Code is 4687 |
SAT Code is 1889 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Manitowoc
| ACT Code is 4692 |
SAT Code is 1890 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of test score report received from the student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Marathon County
| ACT Code is 4696 |
SAT Code is 1995 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of score report received from the student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact Student Services at (715) 261-6100.
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UW-Marinette
| ACT Code is 4693 |
SAT Code is 1891 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Marshfield/Wood County
| ACT Code is 4697 |
SAT Code is 1997 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the most recent composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Richland
| ACT Code is 4634 |
SAT Code is 1662 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score report be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Rock County
| ACT Code is 4689 |
SAT Code is 1998 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school. Will sometimes accept score report from student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the most recent composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
Yes, contact Student Services at (608) 758-6523.
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UW-Sheboygan
| ACT Code is 4695 |
SAT Code is 1994 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older or has been out of high school for 2 or more years.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Official test score report, received directly from testing agency, is required to evaluate application for admission if application is received prior to August 15 (for fall semester.) After August 15, will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from high school but will need an official score report, directly from the testing agency, prior to orientation/advising/registration.
If the ACT/SAT is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Washington County
| ACT Code is 4659 |
SAT Code is 1993 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if applicant is 21 years of age or older or has been out of high school for 2 or more years.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of test score report received from the student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the most recent composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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UW-Waukesha
| ACT Code is 4698 |
SAT Code is 1999 |
Are freshman applicants required to take the ACT or SAT I?
Yes, new freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT I in the admission process.
Beginning with the February 2005 ACT Assessment, an optional Writing Test will be offered.
Will the results of the ACT Writing Test be required?
No.
Are transfer students required to submit the ACT/SAT I?
No.
Are nontraditional students required to submit the results of the ACT/SAT I?
Not required if the applicant has been out of high school 2 or more years.
Must score reports be received directly from the testing agency?
Will evaluate application for admission with test scores received from the high school or a copy of score report received from the student.
If the ACT/SAT I is taken more than once which score will be used?
Will use the highest composite score submitted.
Does the institution offer a residual ACT?
No.
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