Direct Admit & Wisconsin Guarantee
The State of Wisconsin and the Universities of Wisconsin recently introduced two initiatives—ACT 95 and Direct Admit Wisconsin—to expand educational opportunities for students aspiring to enroll in the University of Wisconsin System.
Direct Admit Wisconsin is a collaborative program between participating Wisconsin school districts and the University of Wisconsin campuses. Through this partnership, academic information is shared with participating universities, enabling them to extend admission offers to qualifying high school juniors. Students can then decide whether to accept an offer, bypassing the traditional application process. This approach saves students both time and application fees.
Further information about this program can be found in the section titled Direct Admit Wisconsin below.
ACT 95 (The Wisconsin Guarantee) establishes guaranteed admission criteria for high-achieving students. Specifically, students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class (from schools with at least 15 students per graduating class) are guaranteed admission to any University of Wisconsin campus, except for UW-Madison, which guarantees admission to students ranked in the top 5%.
Additional details regarding ACT 95 are outlined in the section titled The Wisconsin Guarantee below.
Lawrence University Direct Admission creates a streamlined pathway to college for academically prepared students. Through the partnership, eligible AASD students who demonstrate strong academic performance, college readiness, and engagement in advanced coursework can receive guaranteed admission consideration to Lawrence, along with access to at least $45,000 per year in scholarships and grants. The program also provides early college exploration opportunities, personalized guidance, and support throughout the admissions and financial aid process, helping students pursue a nationally recognized liberal arts education close to home in Appleton.
Further information about this program can be found in the section titled Lawrence University Direct Admission below.
If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please don’t hesitate to contact your student's School Counseling Office.