2024-2025 Drexel Pathway to Medical Application Cycle (DPMS)

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I’m concerned my CASPER exam will affect the admission’s decision. I took the exam after my interview date, but my score is still pending. 😭
I did send an update to the CoM email updating them, but no reply back.
 
Miosis said:
I’m concerned my CASPER exam will affect the admission’s decision. I took the exam after my interview date, but my score is still pending. 😭
I did send an update to the CoM email updating them, but no reply back.
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I had similar concerns, but I think it's important to remember that it isn't rolling admissions and they gave us a deadline to take CASPer. With that being said, I don't think they'd hand out A's without a CASPer score submission, so the wait is still grueling!
 
Is anyone waiting to hear back after their interview and also intending to submit their primaries? Wanted to submit early but also not sure what to do since I haven’t heard back yet. The former students said they heard back mid June last year
 
I think as long as you took it before the deadline you should be okay! It takes about 2 weeks after you complete the exam for the results to be delivered. I’m sure they factored in that time when making decisions!
Miosis said:
I’m concerned my CASPER exam will affect the admission’s decision. I took the exam after my interview date, but my score is still pending. 😭
I did send an update to the CoM email updating them, but no reply back.
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MDgirlie1118 said:
volposite said:
I had similar concerns, but I think it's important to remember that it isn't rolling admissions and they gave us a deadline to take CASPer. With that being said, I don't think they'd hand out A's without a CASPer score submission, so the wait is still grueling!
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I think as long as you took it before the deadline you should be okay! It takes about 2 weeks after you complete the exam for the results to be delivered. I’m sure they factored in that time when making decisions!
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Thank you two for the reassurance 🙏 the wait continues. What is everyone doing to not stress and avoid refreshing their application? 😅 I for one have been going on walks.
 
Miosis said:
Thank you two for the reassurance the wait continues. What is everyone doing to not stress and avoid refreshing their application? I for one have been going on walks.
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Picking up shifts trying to not refresh SDN but I can’t stop
 
rambam49 said:
Is anyone waiting to hear back after their interview and also intending to submit their primaries? Wanted to submit early but also not sure what to do since I haven’t heard back yet. The former students said they heard back mid June last year
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I’m planning to submit my primary app while waiting, just in case this program doesn’t pan out.
 
marlobro said:
I’m planning to submit my primary app while waiting, just in case this program doesn’t pan out.
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I would wait to submit until at least mid June, by then hopefully all the decisions will be out. There were some people this year who did both and it made their process for applying with Drexel a little more complicated (it got resolved but still a headache). There's actually a whole separate application process we do as DPMSers in late fall/end of fall. Give it just a little bit more time 🙂 I promise a mid-June primary app submission will not be considered late by any means!
 
volposite said:
I had similar concerns, but I think it's important to remember that it isn't rolling admissions and they gave us a deadline to take CASPer. With that being said, I don't think they'd hand out A's without a CASPer score submission, so the wait is still grueling!
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Based on last year's cycle, some folks definitely got As before their CASPer scores were visible to the applicant. I think the score is treated much more like a pending spring semester prerequisite than the MCAT. The CASPer score isn't going to make or break you as plenty of folks with bottom quartile scores have been admitted to Drexel and other great schools. I know some folks want to believe it's more significant than it is but based on the results from SDN and Reddit...it seems like copium. And I get it, this process is confusing and often seems arbitrary so it's human to want to latch onto something but...CASPer isn't it. We're all just being forced to pay for its validity testing.
 
How exciting!!!
 

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Quick question, is this program only for URM and SES or it is available for everybody to apply for? Anybody mind sharing the stats they applied with?
 
I applied to both DPMS and MBS. I was accepted into the MBS program, but if I get accepted to DPMS, definitely choosing DPMS. 🙏🙏
 
Miosis said:
I applied to both DPMS and MBS. I was accepted into the MBS program, but if I get accepted to DPMS, definitely choosing DPMS. 🙏🙏
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If you don't mind, what were your stats and when did you apply?
 
rambam49 said:
does DPMS decision making depend on FAFSA?
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Would need clarifying information...

Are you asking if the FASFA delay delayed DPMS decision-making? Likely. Most schools extended the confirmation deadline for students so their class was finalized a lot later than usual.

Or are you asking if applicant need impacts their decision? If so, then no. Drexel doesn't award merit or need-based aid for the DPMS program; all applicants are eligible to take out federal student loans.
 
Anyone just get their CASPER score back? When I first took it like 2 years ago I scored in the 3rd quartile. Apparently, this year I have regressed into a first quartile sociopath LOL
 
FineMD said:
Anyone just get their CASPER score back? When I first took it like 2 years ago I scored in the 3rd quartile. Apparently, this year I have regressed into a first quartile sociopath LOL
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I can’t check my score yet. It only says “Completed - Results delivered“
 
nicelad said:
Hey, has any of the applications you submitted have it reflected in the portal yet?
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No just what was previously on my application checklist. Everything that was previously submitted. Does your Casper show up on your checklist?
 
Guys my interview date is gone from the admissions site. I’m nervous. What does that mean?!?! Isnanyone else interview date gone from the admissions site? I interviewed 4/24
 
My ii date is gone too, and a new checklist request for my official transcripts. Not sure what it means though!
 
user_1904 said:
My ii date is gone too, and a new checklist request for my official transcripts. Not sure what it means though!
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Same! I already sent them my official transcript. I’m a little uneasy. I dont want this to be the reason I don’t get in lol!
 
I'm guessing it doesn't mean anything! If you already sent your transcripts, I think you're good because I don't believe they require them until you'd been offered the A.
 
MDgirlie1118 said:
So your admissions checklist portal didn’t have a doesn’t have an additional official transcript from your school?
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Yes, the application checklist added a section that shows "Awaiting Official Final transcripts: . . . . " .
 
Congrats to everyone! My interview date also got removed (5/1) but I don’t have the additional checklist item, does that mean I got the R?
 
For those who have been accepted, congratulations!! And where did you see it on the portal? And for DPMS alum, what is the total amount you are allowed to take out in loans?
 
Just curious, for those who were accepted, whats the first letter of your last name from A-Z? 😮‍💨
 
Congrats to everyone who got the acceptance, and good look y'all got this. I recommend enjoying the summer, it is ok to go out and explore the city during the summer, and y'all should hit up sips in Center City (city-wide happy hour on wed). Also, be sure to form study groups in the summer, and it is ok to try out different study groups before one sticks. I would also recommend trying your hardest to get the highest grades you can in the fall, that way in the spring there is not as much pressure to get a certain GPA to make contract. I would also encourage Track 1 students to start studying in the fall for the MCAT, it will make your life easier trust me. As for my Track 2 students STUDY the appendix you will be given in immuno, know it like the back of your hand and you will be fine. Congrats once again, and be ready to work to keep your seat it is challenging but very doable!! Feel free to dm and I will be happy to answer any questions.
 
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