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II a few minutes ago!!! MA resident. Stats below. Submitted July 23rd, Complete email August 3rd.

Good luck everyone 🙂

Congrats! The interview day is super fun and relaxed!

 

[MedicalButterscotch]

Congrats! The interview day is super fun and relaxed!

I agree, they put on a great day! Super excited to hear back already-

 

[angdctr2277]

Congrats! The interview day is super fun and relaxed!

Thank you so much!

 

[throwthrowthrowaway]

Anyone with II know what month they're at for interviews?

 

[Melchizedek]

Any current students here willing to answer some questions about the school/ curriculum? I'm interviewing here next week and am really excited but would love to learn a bit more. Please feel free to message me. Thank you!

Fire away

Still , there should be laws against torturing students ... I’m just saying

Def be sure to mention this in the feedback portion of the interview day 👍

What is the essay pertaining to? Any way to "prepare"/ not write something stupid?

Its a surprise!

Does Drexel accept updates (grades, publications) for people who are on hold?

One of each CV/Resume, Transcripts, and LOR.

Has anyone who interviewed in the first week called Drexel yet to see when they will send out admission decisions?

Probably should because they automatically shred auto-accept the applications of the first 100 applicants to call each day.

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

Probably should because they automatically shred auto-accept the applications of the first 100 applicants to call each day.

Apparently someone called and they said late october/early november but when I emailed them about sending updates and stuff, they said we would hear around the 15th. Y they playin with my heart like dis

 

[phillyapple]

Apparently someone called and they said late october/early november

So I guess we've got some waiting to do? That's a bummer 🙁

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

So I guess we've got some waiting to do? That's a bummer 🙁

That may be for mid septmber people. IIRC they said they meet every other week and were meeting the week after our interview so would have a decision fairly quickly for us. Dont know about the mid/late sept people

 

[pm_me_fortnite_highlights]

That may be for mid septmber people. IIRC they said they meet every other week and were meeting the week after our interview so would have a decision fairly quickly for us. Dont know about the mid/late sept people

Drexel wyd dog please don’t make us wait that long

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

Drexel wyd dog please don’t make us wait that long

We have been left on read the day of our date. Fellsbadman

 

[KaioKaizen]

Sitting here waiting while everyone else gets their acceptances. Damnit Drexel with your late interviews

 

[phillyapple]

Sitting here waiting while everyone else gets their acceptances. Damnit Drexel with your late interviews

I had all 3 of my interviews in September that I'm waiting on. The other two are getting back to me in mid November and December. Definitely feel lucky to have had those IIs but I'm cursing out the fact that I ended up with schools that are making me wait so long

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

I had all 3 of my interviews in September that I'm waiting on. The other two are getting back to me in mid November and December. Definitely feel lucky to have had those IIs but I'm cursing out the fact that I ended up with schools that are making me wait so long

I got stuck on 2 WL and the one school said they wont rank us until mid may. Its a loooong cycle.

 

[KaioKaizen]

I had all 3 of my interviews in September that I'm waiting on. The other two are getting back to me in mid November and December. Definitely feel lucky to have had those IIs but I'm cursing out the fact that I ended up with schools that are making me wait so long

Philly Philly babyyyyy
You get II's from any other Philly schools?

 

[phillyapple]

Philly Philly babyyyyy
You get II's from any other Philly schools?

Yeah born and raised! Drove down 8 hours from school just to watch the super bowl back at home and celebrate on Broad. Cried my eyes out and was one of the best nights of my life.

I did get one II from another Philly school! Of course the one philly school that hasn't gotten back to me at all is the one that I currently work at lol (also volunteered at for a couple summers).

 

[BCtoMD]

That may be for mid septmber people. IIRC they said they meet every other week and were meeting the week after our interview so would have a decision fairly quickly for us. Dont know about the mid/late sept people

They told my interview group they only meet once a month for post- II admissions decisions

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

They told my interview group they only meet once a month for post- II admissions decisions

oh well idk then. Maybe we were lucky and they were meeting the week after us.

 

[duckdocgoose]

hoping they will review all of sept and that the late sept interviews dont get pushed back farther

 

[TUforMD]

Just placed on Pre-II hold. What does this mean about my chances? Is this essentially a soft rejection for this school or do I still have a shot?

 

[949898]

Just placed on Pre-II hold. What does this mean about my chances? Is this essentially a soft rejection for this school or do I still have a shot?

You still have a shot but a very slim one. When were you complete?

 

[TUforMD]

You still have a shot but a very slim one. When were you complete?

7/29

 

[wesleysnipes]

7/29

ooo, I was 7/29 too. Here comes update letter, lol.

 

[FutureDrRads]

I got a post II R and a waitlist this week. Drexel please start making those calls!

 

[Freddywap]

I guess it wont be till next week :/

 

[ctvlf6]

I interviewed mid-October and they told my group decisions would go out in 4-5 weeks and to contact them if we didn’t hear in 5 weeks.

 

[mrs_peanutbutter1996]

I interviewed mid-October and they told my group decisions would go out in 4-5 weeks and to contact them if we didn’t hear in 5 weeks.

Interviewed late September was told the same thing

 

[DoomDoomie]

ooo, I was 7/29 too. Here comes update letter, lol.

OMG I WOULD BE HONORED TO GO TO SCHOOL WITH WESLEY SNIPES

 

[treelover123]

Just got put on hold, complete July 31st

 

[949898]

Just got put on hold, complete July 31st

On a Sunday? wth

 

[zaitoun]

Were you put on hold before R?

no

 

[PreMedLed]

do we get a complete email? I don't have an email but it says on the portal application complete and "Your application is ready"

 

[949898]

do we get a complete email? I don't have an email but it says on the portal application complete and "Your application is ready"

Yes, I got one probably like 2-3 days after submitting, when did you submit?

 

[monsoonbeast]

Interviewed here on 9/12 (first interview day) (complete 7/6)
just called as it has been more than 5 weeks now and was told that the committee has my application on file and to continue waiting

 

[PreMedLed]

Yes, I got one probably like 2-3 days after submitting, when did you submit?

I got one just checked. Submitted mad later 10/14. Thank you!

 

[sinigang14]

@ciestar

I will be interviewing next week. I was wondering if it is difficult to drive into city center from PHL International airport? Do you reccomend that i park my rental where im staying and just take public transit if i want to visit the Franklin Institute and independence hall?

 

[pm_me_fortnite_highlights]

Interviewed here on 9/12 (first interview day) (complete 7/6)
just called as it has been more than 5 weeks now and was told that the committee has my application on file and to continue waiting

Did they give any indication as to when decisions would be released??

 

[phillyapple]

@ciestar

I will be interviewing next week. I was wondering if it is difficult to drive into city center from PHL International airport? Do you reccomend that i park my rental where im staying and just take public transit if i want to visit the Franklin Institute and independence hall?

I always suggest public transit over driving in Philly because it can be an exercise in frustration (very limited/expensive parking and congestion everywhere). Philly is a very walkable city and it's a much more pleasant experience to ditch the car imo. There is a train that goes directly from the airport to center city which I would suggest taking. Where are you staying that you would need a rental?

 

[sinigang14]

I always suggest public transit over driving in Philly because it can be an exercise in frustration (very limited/expensive parking and congestion everywhere). Philly is a very walkable city and it's a much more pleasant experience to ditch the car imo. There is a train that goes directly from the airport to center city which I would suggest taking. Where are you staying that you would need a rental?

I need to drive to New Jersey after the interview. Im from a place where everyone drives everywhere so i always think i need a car. If i ditch the rental, can i catch a some kind of train to New Jersey after my interview?

Sorry for the dumb questions. If i can ditch the rental and still make it to Jersey, i will gladly do so.

 

[phillyapple]

I need to drive to New Jersey after the interview. Im from a place where everyone drives everywhere so i always think i need a car. If i ditch the rental, can i catch a some kind of train to New Jersey after my interview?

Sorry for the dumb questions. If i can ditch the rental and still make it to Jersey, i will gladly do so.

No dumb questions! Depends on where you are trying to head in Jersey; some places are accessible by transit. But it might still make sense to rent a car if not. Where are you heading in NJ?

Also something to keep in mind is that Drexel's med campus is not in center city. You can take a train from center city out to a station right next to the campus but it seems like others on this thread have stuck to taking uber to the interview just because they don't want to be late if the train is late.

 

[monsoonbeast]

Did they give any indication as to when decisions would be released??

Not really, though I didn't really press for an answer either. In hindsight I should have asked. Hopefully soon!

 

[sinigang14]

No dumb questions! Depends on where you are trying to head in Jersey; some places are accessible by transit. But it might still make sense to rent a car if not. Where are you heading in NJ?

Also something to keep in mind is that Drexel's med campus is not in center city. You can take a train from center city out to a station right next to the campus but it seems like others on this thread have stuck to taking uber to the interview just because they don't want to be late if the train is late.

Im going to Newark. I got a pretty good discount on my rental through my institutions alumni office, but if you think having a car will be a crutch, then i might still opt to ditch the rental.

 

[phillyapple]

Im going to Newark. I got a pretty good discount on my rental through my institutions alumni office, but if you think having a car will be a crutch, then i might still opt to ditch the rental.

So you can get to Newark via AMTRAK (typically expensive (~$50) but takes one hour) or by taking SEPTA to Trenton and connecting onto the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line to NY Penn station (around half the price but takes 2 hours at its fastest--sometimes you have to wait in Trenton for the connection). Driving is an hour and a half barring any traffic getting out of the city from the interview.

For pricing in terms of the rental, I paid $30 once to park my car for four hours in center city. Parking at the interview also costs $10. So the costs might add up fast on top of the rental. Just laying all the options on the table, but renting still might make the most sense for you.

 

[ciestar]

@ciestar

I will be interviewing next week. I was wondering if it is difficult to drive into city center from PHL International airport? Do you reccomend that i park my rental where im staying and just take public transit if i want to visit the Franklin Institute and independence hall?

Following up on what @phillyapple has said, yes, if you’re going to have a rental car, just park it where you’re staying and take an uber/lyft or SEPTA for any place you might want to see in center city. Parking can get expensive and hard to find sometimes.. it is sometimes easier to even walk depending on where you plan on staying (check out Reading Terminal Market if you can).

If it were me, I’d definitely be driving to Newark. I’ve driven to their aiport from East Falls quite a few times, and I’d much rather do that for sake of convenience.

 

[yakarma11]

Any recommendations on cheap hotels near the campus? Flight is so expensive into philly i need to save as much as possible

 

[treesnm3s]

Any recommendations on cheap hotels near the campus? Flight is so expensive into philly i need to save as much as possible

I know you asked for a hotel, but if you need to save the most money, I'd recommend getting an AirBnb. I got one in West Philly by Penn for $60. The Uber to campus was about $15.

 

[yakarma11]

I know you asked for a hotel, but if you need to save the most money, I'd recommend getting an AirBnb. I got one in West Philly by Penn for $60. The Uber to campus was about $15.

I have never used airbnb but could you DM me the one you used? Tryna be safe. Thanks

 

[DeadlyWarbler]

Does anyone have any insight on the movement of applications that were placed on hold? I am OOS placed on hold in mid-late July. I'm curious how many people have been offered interviews after having been put on hold.

 

[notfanning]

II today! Complete 8/17, in-state

 

[sinigang14]

Following up on what @phillyapple has said, yes, if you’re going to have a rental car, just park it where you’re staying and take an uber/lyft or SEPTA for any place you might want to see in center city. Parking can get expensive and hard to find sometimes.. it is sometimes easier to even walk depending on where you plan on staying (check out Reading Terminal Market if you can).

If it were me, I’d definitely be driving to Newark. I’ve driven to their aiport from East Falls quite a few times, and I’d much rather do that for sake of convenience.

Thanks for all the advice! I appreciate it!

@phillyapple @ciestar

 

[DoomDoomie]

Does anyone have any insight on the movement of applications that were placed on hold? I am OOS placed on hold in mid-late July. I'm curious how many people have been offered interviews after having been put on hold.

From what I've read on past threads and this thread, there's not much movement