UW-Madison

[Quynh2007]

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Hi All, i was just curious about UW-madison. I'm not going to apply there because the faculty aren't really doing anything I'm particularly interested, but I know it is very highly ranked according to USNews, however, it's statistics are a little different from most highly ranked school. It only had 105 students apply for '02-03, and that struck me as a little small. I know not many people want to live in Wisconsin, and that may be the case, but could it also be because they have a requirement of 2600 score (GPA x ## + GRE)?

I guess it could be a combination of both. What is your opinion? Thanks! 🙂

 

[JatPenn]

Hi All, i was just curious about UW-madison. I'm not going to apply there because the faculty aren't really doing anything I'm particularly interested, but I know it is very highly ranked according to USNews, however, it's statistics are a little different from most highly ranked school. It only had 105 students apply for '02-03, and that struck me as a little small. I know not many people want to live in Wisconsin, and that may be the case, but could it also be because they have a requirement of 2600 score (GPA x ## + GRE)?

I guess it could be a combination of both. What is your opinion? Thanks! 🙂

Madison is a great program regardless of how many people apply, applicant numbers wax and wane depending on the year. Try and find the latest stats.

 

[joetro]

My understanding is that it has a reputation for being a pretty biological program. Maybe this turns some people off? At any rate, it's not for me, and I went to college in Indiana. However, it is a great program with some very big name people.

 

[edieb]

Yes, Wisconsin is a very, very good program. I believe that they just do a 5th or 6th year at their program and hence do not do internships.

 

[Salsybabe]

I plan to apply to their counseling psych program this fall. I'm not sure how many people apply for that versus the clinical program.

 

[Kevin Psych]

My understanding is that it has a reputation for being a pretty biological program. Maybe this turns some people off? At any rate, it's not for me, and I went to college in Indiana. However, it is a great program with some very big name people.

Does anyone know by chance who are the big names at Wisconsin that are very reputable?

 

[joetro]

Lyn Abramson is the person whose work I'm familiar with, although at times it seems a little retro to me.

 

[Dr.JT]

I believe that they just do a 5th or 6th year at their program and hence do not do internships.

All APA accredited clinical programs require an internship. I would bet, although I don't know for sure, UW-Madison is accredited and hence requires an APA accredited internship.

 

[Ratch1980]

Lyn Abramson is the person whose work I'm familiar with, although at times it seems a little retro to me.

Careful applying to work with her. You need to have a 1350 on your GRE to even be considered for an interview!