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Two students present a lecture to a classroom at UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege.

Alina’s precollege experience: Academic growth and expanded friendships

Explore Alina’s journey at UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege, where forensic science, independence and friendships have helped prepare her for future success.

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Five high school students in the UW–Madison Badger Precollege program walk together on campus.

Precollege programs offer head start for teens

Precollege programs help teens explore academics, build confidence and prepare for college, with options across Wisconsin and scholarships available.

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How Badger Precollege helped launch a future physicist

Badger Precollege launched UW–Madison senior Nathan Wagner’s journey from early STEM curiosity to physics research, college success and the Astronaut Scholarship.

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International precollege programs build skills, confidence and connections

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.

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Three high school students sit on the floor, smiling as they face their instructor, whose back is in the foreground. Students are wearing t-shirts and shorts.

Rising stars embrace creativity at Summer Arts Clinic

High school students Alexander and Rosemary share stories of transformation and insight from UW–Madison's week-long summer arts program.

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Summer Arts Clinic invites students to get creative

Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they're most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.

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Precollege programs prepare students for success

As parents line up to sign up their children for summer activities, they can add precollege to the list of options. Children and teens can…

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A family affair

A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.

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Nine international high school students pose in front of UW–Madison's Bascom Hall. A large banner of Bucky Badger is hanging behind the building's columns

International high school students thrive at EducationUSA Academy

Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.

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Badger Precollege on La Movida

La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.

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Celebrate in style for Summer Music Clinic’s 90th anniversary

June marks 90 years and more than 90,000 students who've attended the camp.

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