“In high school, I was a smart student, but I performed poorly on the university entrance exam. Thanks to UBCE, I now attend a university with strong STEM programs.”
EJ, a diligent student with a high school grade of 3 (top 12% in his school), faced disappointment when he performed poorly on the Korean college entrance exam. Feeling hopeless, he learned about the UBCE program through his father’s connection and decided to enroll. EJ was drawn to the program because few Korean universities competed globally, and he had a keen interest in STEM fields available in American universities.
The time-saving aspect of the UBCE program also appealed to EJ, as traditional preparations for studying abroad in Korea would take years. EJ appreciated the program’s flexibility, tailored to individual circumstances, prioritizing meaningful education over exam preparation.
In Boston, the UBCE program rapidly improved EJ’s English skills, and his unwavering work ethic helped him excel at UMASS Boston in his first year. EJ’s desire to delve deeper into his interests led him to apply to prestigious universities, ultimately choosing the University of Wisconsin-Madison (US News ranking no. 35) for its strong Chemical Engineering program, aligning with his passion.
The University of Wisconsin Madison
The University of Wisconsin—Madison is a public institution that was founded in 1848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,230 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 936 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Wisconsin—Madison’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #35. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,205; out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,603.
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