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Admissions 101: Silicon Valley

Do you have an aspiring #FutureBadger in your family? Meet leaders from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to learn about UW–Madison’s admissions process and timelines! Bring your student and get information on the college application process, including:

  • How many students from the Silicon Valley area attend UW–Madison
  • What happens after an application is submitted and what holistic review means
  • What it means that UW–Madison is competitive and selective
  • What needs to be submitted with an application
  • … and much more!

This free program focuses on the application process for those who have not yet applied to the university. It is recommended for high school juniors and seniors and their families. 

RSVP by August 18. Registration is required because of limited capacity.


Speakers

Emily Brix Shepherd ’16 is the manager for national recruitment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

André E. Phillips is the executive director of admissions and recruitment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A member of the Office of Admissions and Recruitment since 2011, he was appointed director in March 2017.


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Additional Information

The speakers are not able to answer questions about applications that have already been submitted. Participation in this event will not impact admission.

When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.

August 25, 2025
WHEN
August 25, 2025
6-8 p.m. PDT
WHERE
el PRADO Hotel – Courtyard IV and Patio
520 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA
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COST
Free to attend
el PRADO Hotel – Courtyard IV and Patio
520 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA
August 25, 2025
WHEN
August 25, 2025
6-8 p.m. PDT
WHERE
el PRADO Hotel – Courtyard IV and Patio
520 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA
View Map and Venue Details
COST
Free to attend

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