2012-2013 Drexel University Application Thread

[medmedman]

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Just got complete via email

"Thank you for your interest in the Drexel University College of Medicine. We are pleased to inform you that your file is complete.

Your file will be reviewed as soon as possible. We endeavor to make decisions in a timely manner, however, we have many files to review. Please allow up to three months for an update."

 

[med144]

nice, when did you submit?

 

[dayswellspent]

was verified on 8/6 and still have yet to receive this secondary, anyone else in the same boat?

Don't worry, you really have to be patient with Drexel, I was verified since 7/11 and just got the secondary about half an hour ago. All you can do is relax at the moment 🙂

 

[medmedman]

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[medmedman]

nice, when did you submit?

I received their secondary on 8/8 and submitted the same day

 

[Doctor Strange]

Just had a mini heart attack from the complete e-mail. This cycle is starting to get to me... Bahaha.

 

[wizedw]

Just had a mini heart attack from the complete e-mail. This cycle is starting to get to me... Bahaha.

haha I did that too actually! My first thought was, they made a decision already! Holy s***!

 

[MedPR]

Complete. Submitted on 8/8 I think.

 

[MedPR]

Just had a mini heart attack from the complete e-mail. This cycle is starting to get to me... Bahaha.

Yea same here. My status said complete 5 days ago so I wasn't expecting an official email.

 

[gspin13]

Hi. This might be a stupid question. Does Drexel accept out of state applicants? I kind of feel like they do, since like 10X as many oos as instate people apply. But I'm seeing a lot of "PA and NJ residents" on their website... Thanks!

 

[redPastel]

still
waiting on secondary......... amcas verified late june..

 

[Contemplating]

Hi. This might be a stupid question. Does Drexel accept out of state applicants? I kind of feel like they do, since like 10X as many oos as instate people apply. But I'm seeing a lot of "PA and NJ residents" on their website... Thanks!

In-state admissions data
892 applied, 344 interviewed, 232
were accepted, 78 enrolled

Out-of-state admissions data
7948 applied, 987 interviewed, 477
were accepted, 178 enrolled

 

[Doctor Strange]

Hi. This might be a stupid question. Does Drexel accept out of state applicants? I kind of feel like they do, since like 10X as many oos as instate people apply. But I'm seeing a lot of "PA and NJ residents" on their website... Thanks!

No. Drexel doesn't take anyone from any other state.

 

[giants25]

No. Drexel doesn't take anyone from any other state.

👍

 

[nck2007]

Nice on the complete e-mails! I didn't receive one and I submitted my secondary 8/2. At least my status says complete! May the odds be ever, in your favor

 

[Tmodel]

Wow... My AMCAS was verified at the beginning of July and still no secondary. Has anyone tried contacting their office about this? I know their website says it can take about a month so I suppose I should be patient, but come on Drexel.

 

[meix]

Wow... My AMCAS was verified at the beginning of July and still no secondary. Has anyone tried contacting their office about this? I know their website says it can take about a month so I suppose I should be patient, but come on Drexel.

It's been over a month since my primary was verified too, but I still haven't gotten Drexel's secondary. I was considering calling them, but keep getting distracted and still haven't managed to find a number to call =P

 

[Doctor Strange]

It's been over a month since my primary was verified too, but I still haven't gotten Drexel's secondary. I was considering calling them, but keep getting distracted and still haven't managed to find a number to call =P

This took me less than ten seconds to find.

Drexel University College of Medicine
Office of Admissions
2900 Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-991-8202

 

[Tmodel]

If I can fit in sometime at work this week I'll give them a call. Hopefully, I am just being worrisome.

 

[Ruhroh]

Can someone post the secondary questions? Forgive me if this has been asked, but I don't see it on the previous pages.

 

[Guero]

Can someone post the secondary questions? Forgive me if this has been asked, but I don't see it on the previous pages.

There are no essay prompts.

 

[meix]

This took me less than ten seconds to find.

Drexel University College of Medicine
Office of Admissions
2900 Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-991-8202

Haha, well.. I did say I kept getting distracted & sidetracked x.x Thanks, I'll try and give them a call tomorrow if I remember.. although I'll be out of town so not sure if that's gonna happen.

 

[Abi123]

I tried giving them a call about secondaries... the admissions guy did not even let me finish my sentence. He interjected saying that secondaries have started going out and it may take a few weeks to arrive. Then he hung up the phone.

A little rude 😳

 

[Dires]

I tried giving them a call about secondaries... the admissions guy did not even let me finish my sentence. He interjected saying that secondaries have started going out and it may take a few weeks to arrive. Then he hung up the phone.

A little rude 😳

Sounds like they are getting slammed with calls by a bunch of neurotic applicants... If you are submitting secondaries now you are 3 weeks too late for an acceptance by SDN standards ...

 

[meix]

I tried giving them a call about secondaries... the admissions guy did not even let me finish my sentence. He interjected saying that secondaries have started going out and it may take a few weeks to arrive. Then he hung up the phone.

A little rude 😳

Ugh, that's kind of horrible.. I wonder if they realize some of us have been waiting over a month (or more)!

 

[ornitorinco]

I tried giving them a call about secondaries... the admissions guy did not even let me finish my sentence. He interjected saying that secondaries have started going out and it may take a few weeks to arrive. Then he hung up the phone.

A little rude 😳

I called a week or so ago with a couple of clarification questions about the secondary, and I too got hung up on by a guy in the office. I was pretty surprised when it happened, especially when other admissions offices have been so nice and helpful...but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one it happened to haha.

 

[Tmodel]

I tried giving them a call about secondaries... the admissions guy did not even let me finish my sentence. He interjected saying that secondaries have started going out and it may take a few weeks to arrive. Then he hung up the phone.

A little rude 😳

Well, I guess that answers my question. Thanks for calling and sharing. Sounds like they have applicants up the wazoo call them.

 

[Guero]

I called a week or so ago with a couple of clarification questions about the secondary, and I too got hung up on by a guy in the office. I was pretty surprised when it happened, especially when other admissions offices have been so nice and helpful...but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one it happened to haha.

Man...rudeness is one of my pet peeves. I hope someone in the office notices this doucheness and talks to this guy before he disuades some of their superstar applicants from matriculating.

 

[Pirates1992]

Some admin needs to get on Power Rankings for such items as "Most Neurotic Thread" and "All-Star Neurotic Pre-Meds" ... just a lot of quality out there going unnoticed, and I want better for you guys!

 

[salliyahg]

There are no essay prompts.

Primary submitted: 6.29
Verified: 8.2
Secondary received/submitted: 8.15

Prompt:
None except:
Personal Statement for MD/MPH.(perhaps for other combined programs as well if you applied to those)

Please give details about an interruption or time away from your education, which includes the time since graduation.


Any info about interviews?

 

[Lappy Droopy]

Primary submitted: 6.29
Verified: 8.2
Secondary received/submitted: 8.15

My primary was submitted on 6.29 also, still haven't even received a secondary (OOS). Are you in state?

 

[CoxMD]

Just got secondary. OOS Verified 7/19

 

[typicalindian]

The instructions say to upload a photo of your greencard...where can I do this? Or is this only if you aren't a US citizen?

 

[CoxMD]

The instructions say to upload a photo of your greencard...where can I do this? Or is this only if you aren't a US citizen?

I understood it to mean that you only had to do that if you were a permanent resident of the US and NOT a citizen.

 

[typicalindian]

I understood it to mean that you only had to do that if you were a permanent resident of the US and NOT a citizen.

Makes sense. Don't know why I was confused about it lol thanks.

 

[dropgorgeous]

All the employment history and community service etc are from undergraduate and beyond right? We dont mention high school stuff?

 

[typicalindian]

All the employment history and community service etc are from undergraduate and beyond right? We dont mention high school stuff?

If you've continued the activity past high school and into college, it's worth mentioning. But if you stopped prior to undergrad I personally wouldn't put it down.

 

[MedPR]

I think Drexel charged me the secondary fee twice. "Du College" Anyone else have two $100 charges?

 

[Arbor Vitae]

I called a week or so ago with a couple of clarification questions about the secondary, and I too got hung up on by a guy in the office. I was pretty surprised when it happened, especially when other admissions offices have been so nice and helpful...but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one it happened to haha.

Well they're are probably annoyed with everyone calling while they are trying to sift through the mountains of paperwork. Just let them do their job.

Ugh, that's kind of horrible.. I wonder if they realize some of us have been waiting over a month (or more)!

I'm sure they realize as they have mountains of applications to work through.

 

[TheWeeIceMan]

Just received the secondary. I actually had forgot I applied here.

 

[1289]

Just received the secondary. I actually had forgot I applied here.

me too! they really must send it out based on region eh?

 

[Fuska2012]

If you've continued the activity past high school and into college, it's worth mentioning. But if you stopped prior to undergrad I personally wouldn't put it down.

Your avatar.... 😆 😆 😆 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 if there was some sort of SDN avatar prize this year... hands down, you got it playah

 

[sinombre]

Finally complete... I received/submitted the secondary on July 31.

 

[GrabSlamBoot]

Same

 

[MrBrightside167]

Finally complete... I received/submitted the secondary on July 31.

+1

Sent from my SGH-T959V using SDN Mobile

 

[NekoBeats]

Just got the complete email as well. Sent in the secondary on Aug 11th. Good luck everyone!

 

[nck2007]

Complete as well. Submitted Aug. 2nd

 

[giants25]

I submitted 8/1 and was complete on 8/3 on the website but I never received any email.

 

[Mosa]

Received the complete email today

 

[medschoolpleez]

Got the complete email today as well.