Explore Alina’s journey at UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege, where forensic science, independence and friendships have helped prepare her for future success.
Student stories
Badger Precollege launched UW–Madison senior Nathan Wagner’s journey from early STEM curiosity to physics research, college success and the Astronaut Scholarship.
For high schoolers across the globe, studying in the U.S. may seem like a faraway dream. Thanks to the Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA), WIPA Online and other programs for international students through UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege, that dream feels closer than ever.
High school students Alexander and Rosemary share stories of transformation and insight from UW–Madison's week-long summer arts program.
A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.
Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.
Now a member of the UW Marching Band drumline, Elliott Frank says SMC helped him get comfortable with campus — and the audition process.
Five arts instructors share what they're looking forward to teaching precollege students this summer — from music production and composition to photography and creative writing.
Badger Precollege helps students along their personal path to higher education, but don’t take our word for it. Below, a few of our former students — all of them now enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — share how Badger Precollege has helped them transition to life and learning in college.
Summer Music Clinic has inspired 90,000 students over 90 years.