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[KaioKaizen]

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So did you find that making your own flashcards wasn't enough info for step 1? I prefer to make my own flashcards, but I know most people worship the premade Step 1 decks...



Wait... I wanna hear this. Do you know what page or can you quote it?

2018-2019 Drexel University

pre II R yesterday :/ Sorry to hear that! If you don't mind me asking, when were you complete and whats your LM?

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[Melchizedek]

So did you find that making your own flashcards wasn't enough info for step 1? I prefer to make my own flashcards, but I know most people worship the premade Step 1 decks...

Not necessarily, I have zero attention span for making flashcards (either physical or Anki) so I used ZAnki with the irrelevant cards suspended and unsuspending cards as we learned material. I have friends who make their own flashcards and don't use the pre-made decks. Some of them graciously share. Its all about how you study.

(fwiw I think the premade Step decks are regarded so highly because of the time and commitment that goes into them. They're good, but if making your own cards is for you, then do that.)

 

[JustCallMeDoctor]

This might have been answered already, but is the deposit for Drexel non-refundable?

 

[TheDataKing]

This might have been answered already, but is the deposit for Drexel non-refundable?

it's refundable (by April 30)

 

[GoodMD]

Withdrew my interview here. I hope it goes to one of you fine folks!

 

[Kela_23]

Pre II Hold, complete 8/13. When does Drexel even finish interviewing? I feel like a hold this late in the cycle is not the best news.

 

[cabbagefacts1]

Pre II Hold, complete 8/13. When does Drexel even finish interviewing? I feel like a hold this late in the cycle is not the best news.

If it’s any comfort, I was placed on hold 1/13 and got an II last week. They are also supposedly interviewing until April. But I think the consensus is that interviews are rare after a hold. If you have any updates or special interest in the school, probably a good time to let them know.

 

[brainreducio]

Does Drexel silent reject? I've been in silence for months.

 

[Kela_23]

If it’s any comfort, I was placed on hold 1/13 and got an II last week. They are also supposedly interviewing until April. But I think the consensus is that interviews are rare after a hold. If you have updates or any special interest in the school, probably a good time to send to let them know.

Thanks so much for the input and congrats on your interview invite! I will definitely send them an update.

 

[justrandomthings]

According to admissions they send out interview invitations until up to end of March/early April

 

[lit293875]

Does anyone know when second look weekend is

 

[yaa249]

Does Drexel offer any merit scholarships and/or fin aid grants? Thanks!

 

[KaioKaizen]

@ctvlf6

Does Drexel offer any merit scholarships and/or fin aid grants? Thanks!

 

[ciestar]

Does Drexel offer any merit scholarships and/or fin aid grants? Thanks!

Not a lot. I got a few worth about 15k a year. There are no federal grants in graduate school (Pell for example)

 

[ctvlf6]

Does Drexel offer any merit scholarships and/or fin aid grants? Thanks!

They give out multiple (not sure exactly how many) merit-based scholarships. Mine is 30K/year which works out to a little over half-tuition. I know a couple of my friends also received similar scholarships!

 

[Cornfed101]

They give out multiple (not sure exactly how many) merit-based scholarships. Mine is 30K/year which works out to a little over half-tuition. I know a couple of my friends also received similar scholarships!

So you're telling me that being a dork freshman year and bombing my classes is costing me $120k?... That's fantastic.

 

[ciestar]

So you're telling me that being a dork freshman year and bombing my classes is costing me $120k?... That's fantastic.

I did well in undergrad and had an EFC of 0 if that tells you anything about the financial aid lol it’s all a mystery. I got nothing first year, i didnt do well first or second year and still received money for it. Who knows

 

[cope95]

Does Drexel silent reject? I've been in silence for months.

No Drexel does not do silent rejection. I got a rejection last month

 

[EDMbryo]

II on today, application placed on hold 1/27. Complete 7/29

 

[yerrrrrrrrrrrrr]

No Drexel does not do silent rejection. I got a rejection last month

I got silent rejected. Well, I have technically been on hold since 2017 and never received a decision lol. I was placed on hold again December 15th but clearly since other people are coming off holds placed later than mine, it appears they don't intend to inform me of anything this time around either 🙁

 

[NIKK234]

pre-II hold just now complete 08/13

 

[Kela_23]

In the portal it says you can only send a total of 3 updates but they are all different categories. If I want to send an interest letter because I was put on hold for an II, how would I go about doing that?
Anyone who experienced the same?

 

[justrandomthings]

In the portal it says you can only send a total of 3 updates but they are all different categories. If I want to send an interest letter because I was put on hold for an II, how would I go about doing that?
Anyone who experienced the same?

hey! Email admissions with the letter, they'll upload it for you into the portal.

 

[pushforward]

In the portal it says you can only send a total of 3 updates but they are all different categories. If I want to send an interest letter because I was put on hold for an II, how would I go about doing that?
Anyone who experienced the same?

I have sent them two letters. I uploaded the first as an update letter and then emailed admissions with the second letter and they added it into the portal for me! [email protected]

 

[iluvmedicine528]

I have sent them two letters. I uploaded the first as an update letter and then emailed admissions with the second letter and they added it into the portal for me! [email protected]

I literally did the same exact thing haha

 

[justwannabeadoc123]

I have sent them two letters. I uploaded the first as an update letter and then emailed admissions with the second letter and they added it into the portal for me! [email protected]

How long did it take for them to upload it to the portal?

 

[iluvmedicine528]

How long did it take for them to upload it to the portal?

For me, they didn’t upload it to the portal so I’m assuming they have a separate file?

 

[grayfoxgrarnir]

Hold just now, complete 8/22

 

[pushforward]

How long did it take for them to upload it to the portal?

I believe it took four or five days or so.

 

[iluvmedicine528]

I believe it took four or five days or so.

Did you receive a confirmation that it was uploaded or did you just check randomly? lol

 

[pushforward]

Did you receive a confirmation that it was uploaded or did you just check randomly? lol

nope no confirmation, I just checked randomly.

 

[ctvlf6]

So you're telling me that being a dork freshman year and bombing my classes is costing me $120k?... That's fantastic.

I know some are for other things other than just grades. They are pretty vague about why you are selected for the big scholarships, but they definitely take your whole application into consideration. You never know! I didn't find out about it until April.

 

[jmed12345]

Did anyone hear back who interviewed on 11/19?

 

[DJChemmyChem]

Just got an II after being put on hold on Monday (2/10) lol

 

[notthrowingawaymyshot]

Just got an II after being put on hold on Monday (2/10) lol

Wow this process really is unpredictable hahaha congrats & good luck!!!

 

[grayfoxgrarnir]

Just got an II after being put on hold on Monday (2/10) lol

That's hilarious. Trust the ****show process!

 

[bicman]

Pre-II hold just now, complete 8/13 (submitted app 7/29). LM 70

 

[KaioKaizen]

Mercy Hospital in West Philadelphia faces closure as an inpatient facility

The decision, forced by financial pressures, comes eight months after Hahnemann University Hospital's owners announced the closure of that Center City institution.

www.inquirer.com

Yet another one of Drexel’s home city rotation sites going down, shame. After working in the system for so long it’s really sad to see
Still gonna be a Dragon though

 

[iluvmedicine528]

A heads up for those who submitted something to admissions and it doesn’t appear to be uploaded on the portal, they did upload it on their end!

 

[meek20]

II today, complete early July. Won’t be attending, but it looks like they’re still sending them out. Hope it goes to one of you!!

 

[Dr. Nomad]

For those who have interviewed, what kind of questions did you get asked at your interview?

 

[KaioKaizen]

For those who have interviewed, what kind of questions did you get asked at your interview?

It varies greatly by who your interviewer is.

Commonalities is "Why Drexel?", "Why Medicine?", and "What do you see yourself doing in the future?"

Specific questions here: https://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/school/ducom/survey/26/drexel-university-college-of-medicine/0

 

[redglycogen5]

During my interview they literally breezed through fin aid info in like 30 seconds. Question - I've been accepted to a couple of in state schools where tuition would be ~ 25-30k per year. I'm really loving Drexel but I don't know if I can reconcile paying an extra $120k. I won't qualify for any need-based scholarships, but would Drexel be receptive towards this info and working with me? What kind of aid do they give out? And at what point in the process should I share this info with them?

 

[ltgallagher12]

I'm sorry if this question has been answered already! For those of you who have interviewed, did you upload your thank you note to the portal? If not, did you email it to admissions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[KaioKaizen]

During my interview they literally breezed through fin aid info in like 30 seconds. Question - I've been accepted to a couple of in state schools where tuition would be ~ 25-30k per year. I'm really loving Drexel but I don't know if I can reconcile paying an extra $120k. I won't qualify for any need-based scholarships, but would Drexel be receptive towards this info and working with me? What kind of aid do they give out? And at what point in the process should I share this info with them?

You won’t know until Spring right before Second Look Day AFAIK. I’d go to your state school if it’s cheaper unless it’s a DO

I'm sorry if this question has been answered already! For those of you who have interviewed, did you upload your thank you note to the portal? If not, did you email it to admissions?

Thanks in advance!

My interviewer gave me her email so I sent it there, but you would send it to the admissions committee

 

[Zobo135]

II just now. Complete 9/1/19

 

[TWM19]

What does the hold letter look like? Is it something along the lines of we won’t be there Interviewing you right now but We will re evaluate your application later in the year?

 

[Cnthinkoname]

What does the hold letter look like? Is it something along the lines of we won’t be there Interviewing you right now but We will re evaluate your application later in the year?

That’s the one

 

[cacerot13]

Just got a hold email


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[adoconeday]

Interview days are up through late March