2016-2017 Drexel University Application Thread

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fullmetalrunt said:
Anyone know how receptive Drexel is to post-interview, pre decision letters of intent?
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Pretty sure the committee would prefer the letter itself has some update inside, but if you really feel strongly about Drexel, it wouldn't hurt to let them know about your interest.
 
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dsailer said:
thanks for the info! I emailed them to see if they can resend the email to me. This was a separate email than the one with confirmation of the deposit being paid/you have accepted the offer email correct?
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I just realized i gave you the second look info for a different school i was looking at lmao. I have no idea about drexel. Sorry for the confusion!
 
BWM95 said:
Would anyone mind sharing what this school's grading system is like? (P/F, A-F or whatever) & also, does anyone knows if they rank the students
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It's Pass/Fail.
As far as ranking, I am not 100% sure, but if they do, it's 100% internal and doesn't make any impact on the students themselves.
 
Chelsea FC said:
After traffic day of April 30th. So if you have Multiple acceptances you can't use financial packages to help you decide which sucks.
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Is this common? What could be their rationale for withholding key financial information? If true, it virtually guarantees that I won't be attending Drexel.
 
thecookiemonster said:
Is this common? What could be their rationale for withholding key financial information? If true, it virtually guarantees that I won't be attending Drexel.
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This is indeed true, I have had numerous emails with admissions and financial aid department about this to no avail. I dont know if majority of schools do this but yes this is a common practice because I have other schools that I am accepted to that follows the same practice of not releasing this info until after traffic day(AAMC only dictates that a school gives out enough acceptances to fill their matriculating class size by traffic day but they have no obligation to release any financial info.). Honestly I do not know their rational in withholding this info and just like you this had made Drexel a far less desirable option for me and the chances of me attending slim to none.
 
Chelsea FC said:
This is indeed true, I have had numerous emails with admissions and financial aid department about this to no avail. I dont know if majority of schools do this but yes this is a common practice because I have other schools that I am accepted to that follows the same practice of not releasing this info until after traffic day(AAMC only dictates that a school gives out enough acceptances to fill their matriculating class size by traffic day but they have no obligation to release any financial info.). Honestly I do not know their rational in withholding this info and just like you this had made Drexel a far less desirable option for me and the chances of me attending slim to none.
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Yeah I'm in the same boat as well.
 
If it helps, financial aid will essentially be whatever loans you qualify for.

I received FAP when I applied and got nothing but loans. (Drexel is not known to be generous with scholarships... sorry, it sucks)

PS: Talking to fin aid is like talking to a brick wall
 
ciestar said:
If it helps, financial aid will essentially be whatever loans you qualify for.

I received FAP when I applied and got nothing but loans. (Drexel is not known to be generous with scholarships... sorry, it sucks)

PS: Talking to fin aid is like talking to a brick wall
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Yikes. This is an expensive program too. Definitely a turn off, wish I didn't love the school so much. My heart is pretty much set... 300k in debt here I come!
 
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Anxious Affect said:
This is helpful for me too! Also, how many days are you given to decide if you have multiple acceptances?
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You aren't given any days you have to drop multiple acceptances before the end of April 30th. If you end up getting more acceptances after April 30th you are given 5 business days to make a decision at the end of those 5 days you have to commit to one school while dropping the others.
 
drpepper93 said:
Congratulations! Do you mind sharing why this is your top choice?
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I have always loved Philadelphia and Drexel seemed more appealing than Jefferson to me just based on their commitment to provide a top of the line/ most modern education they can. Also, I can say after my interview I feel even stronger about it being my top choice.
 
Chelsea FC said:
You aren't given any days you have to drop multiple acceptances before the end of April 30th. If you end up getting more acceptances after April 30th you are given 5 business days to make a decision at the end of those 5 days you have to commit to one school while dropping the others.
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Thank you!! This is very helpful
 
Also just looked at my status portion and my SSN has not been submitted on there and I was accepted a week ago... (Which is probably going to contribute to your anxiety!)
 
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medtech2MD said:
My portal also has the SSN has not been submitted status but I haven't even interviewed, going to guess it's not good news for me..
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Maybe everyone has it ..? Now I'm not sure anymore... Now that I think of it... It might just be a coincidence that I also got a decision around the same time... I'm lost
 
Alright, based off what we've all said, it seems this SSN bit has shown up on everybody's application regardless of pre-II, post-II, post-interview, etc, so I have absolutely no idea what this indicates
 
kazill said:
Alright, based off what we've all said, it seems this SSN bit has shown up on everybody's application regardless of pre-II, post-II, post-interview, etc, so I have absolutely no idea what this indicates
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Yup, so it is probably just a glitch
 
Have the same SSN notification, have not received any communication from the school since I submitted in August.
Just called admissions and was told it's just an error of some kind, and that's there's nothing to be done from my end.
 
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Will they be annoyed if I call or email asking about my status? I interviewed on 12/5 and haven't heard anything :/
 
cherry3 said:
Will they be annoyed if I call or email asking about my status? I interviewed on 12/5 and haven't heard anything :/
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I interviewed 12/6.
I called them every week (for a month now), if they were annoyed I couldn't tell. one of the receptionist actually invited me to call them the next week (by then it was 13+ weeks of waiting.)
Today I called again and they said they have a decision made for my application, so results might come out pretty soon.
 
DexiRex said:
I interviewed 12/6.
I called them every week (for a month now), if they were annoyed I couldn't tell. one of the receptionist actually invited me to call them the next week (by then it was 13+ weeks of waiting.)
Today I called again and they said they have a decision made for my application, so results might come out pretty soon.
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Weird that they make decisions but don't tell us...thanks for the info
 
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