Sports Comm. info session & B-School/J-school tips

Sports Communication Certificate

• Matt Herman: Sports Communication Certificate Advisor. Email: mrhermann@wisc.edu
• A concrete credential that can help you in any area of sports 
• Currently roughly 150 students in the program
• 12-credit program open to any majors
• Offers many classes in the academic year, as well as summer
• Everybody starts with J150
• Everybody selects from 1 of 3 classes in the skills category 
• Everybody selects from one of the many social impact courses
• Courses are constantly being added on to the certificate such as ComArts 608: Sports Gambling
• An internship is recommended, but not necessarily required

Tips and Tricks for Applying to the School of Business

• March 3rd, 2021: When undergraduate admission applications open
• Two biggest parts are the resume and essay
• In 2018, the average GPA that got into the School of Business was a 3.6
• Leadership involvement is key
• Follow the School of Business Resume Resource Guide
• Master the art of resume bullet points
• Get your resume reviewed multiple times

Tips and Tricks for Applying to the School of Journalism

• Much smaller overall than the School of Business
• Only accepts half its applicants
• Consists of a professional resume, unique personal statement and two pieces of supporting material
• Your writing ability is more important than your GPA
• J201 is required to apply