Katie Dunagan, Int’l Admissions at UW Madison: Flagship Campus, Wisconsin Idea and the Isthmus.
Episode summary introduction: Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin Madison is the flagship campus of the 13-university system across the state. It boasts of highly ranked programs in Engineering and Business.
Katie Dunagan, Assistant Director of International Admissions at UW Madison gives us her views and insights on the school, students and applications.
In particular, we discuss the following with Katie:
- About UW Madison
- What they are looking for in students
- Advice to 2022 Applicants
- Financial Aid Opportunities
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introducing Katie Dunagan [0:57]
- Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:52]
- About UW Madison - “Four Seasons” [6:19]
- Why College Admissions? [9:00]
- Experiences with Int’l Students [12:51]
- What is UW looking for in Students [14:11]
- Outreach to Int’l Students [16:43]
- How UW Madison handled COVID-19 [19:42]
- COVID Impact to 2022 Applicants [24:30]
- How 2022 Applicants should apply [28:28]
- Financial Aid Opportunities [30:38]
Our Guest: Katie Dunagan is the Assistant Director of International Admissions at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Katie has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications-Public Relations and French, from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a Master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Alabama.
Memorable Quote: “They may discover us [US Madison] because of our Ranking, but they are learning about that ‘fit’, how they see themselves fitting on campus.” Katie Dunagan on what Int’l Students look for now.
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