1. Why Data Science, Why Wisconsin–Madison?
I loved math and statistics, and solving real problems through data felt really interesting. I felt that Wisconsin–Madison, as a prestigious engineering school with a strong data science program, was a school where I could experience “math + computing + real problem-solving” all together, so I set my sights on it.
2. Why the Student Chose OneVision Among Countless Consulting Firms
Rather than private-academy-style lectures, I wanted an approach that analyzes my goals, current position and competitiveness and shows them as a roadmap. In my OneVision consultation, I saw “how I should prepare” laid out for the first time as concrete yearly and monthly plans, and I chose OneVision because I became confident that with this direction, I could see it through to the end.
3. The Hardest Part of the Preparation Process
There was a lot to do, such as school grades, AP courses and ECs, but because I was not familiar with U.S. college admissions, the hardest part was that the information was too scattered. In particular, it was hard to find activities directly connected to Data Science, so I felt lost about what to do first.
4. Key Ways OneVision Helped: Data Project Ideas & College List
OneVision listened to my interests and strengths and suggested several project ideas that used real data. At the same time, it put together a realistic engineering/
5. The Biggest Growth During the Preparation Process
I used to vaguely feel that a problem was hard when I saw it, but now I start by thinking, “What data could I collect to find the answer?” Through the projects, my ability to collect, organize and visualize data on my own improved greatly, and in my essays too, this process naturally carried over into my story.
6. A Memorable Scene from the Actual Application Process
What I remember most is CEO Jay's advice: “Let's write so that your ideas are proven by data.” Thanks to that, I was able to work graphs and analysis results naturally into my essays, and create an application that shows it through data rather than simply saying “I worked hard.”
7. When the Student Heard the Acceptance News
The student says the moment they saw the word “Congratulations” in the email, they and their parents were so happy they were moved to tears. The student said the first thing that came to mind was that they could actually walk the campus they had long seen only in photos.
8. To Younger Students Preparing for the Same Major
What the student wants to tell younger students is to keep doing data projects, even small ones. The student said they want to advise that no matter what it is, whether school assignments, clubs or personal interests, if you build up “the experience of explaining the world with numbers,” it will be a big strength later in your essays and interviews.
9. What Set OneVision Apart, in the Student’s View
The student summed up OneVision as “personalized strategy + psychological care”. The student said that rather than just providing information, OneVision reset their direction through consultations whenever they felt anxious and celebrated even small achievements with them, which helped them get through the long preparation period.
10. Final Words the Student Wants to Share
The student first expressed gratitude to their parents, who cheered them on to the end, and said that going forward they want to make positive changes in people's lives through data. The student closed the story by saying that the admission to University of Wisconsin–Madison Data Science is the first step in turning that dream into reality.
