2025-2026 Drexel

[deleted1124909]

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Yeah. I think that section is for actual life situations.

so could i talk about how covid delayed my clinical exposure? or is it for more serious stuff

 

[JPace24]

so could i talk about how covid delayed my clinical exposure? or is it for more serious stuff

Like actual serious stuff. Complaining about 'bad grades' (unless they are actually bad like a C or below) or a delay in experiences I think would be an inappropriate use of this section. It would seem more like complaining rather than describing actual circumstances. (In my opinion)

 

[deleted1124909]

Like actual serious stuff. Complaining about 'bad grades' (unless they are actually bad like a C or below) or a delay in experiences I think would be an inappropriate use of this section. It would seem more like complaining rather than describing actual circumstances. (In my opinion)

thank you!

 

[JPace24]

thank you!

Anytime. Best of luck, Future Doctor!

 

[Geodon]

question, if my mcat is very similar to their median mcat, would it be unwise to talk about how a situation in my life caused me to have a "lower" score for q2?

Is 511 low..?

 

[ihavenobackupplan]

Is 511 low..?

i sure hope not 😀

 

[Geodon]

i sure hope not 😀

I don't think it's low. The data says it's actually pretty competitive lol

 

[JPace24]

Is 511 low..?

National average is 500, so I don't think so.

 

[PickaGodnPray]

National average is 500, so I don't think so.

Average of accepted students is 512, which is a better statistic to use when judging successful applications.

 

[Geodon]

Average of accepted students is 512, which is a better statistic to use when judging successful applications.

So basically, OP is in a really good spot

 

[calmingdown1109]

okay so im trying to complete my application, but when I copy and paste my secondary onto the website and try to save, it tells me that the page hasn't been completed? all of the essays have words in the boxes. has anyone else had this issue?

 

[JPace24]

okay so im trying to complete my application, but when I copy and paste my secondary onto the website and try to save, it tells me that the page hasn't been completed? all of the essays have words in the boxes. has anyone else had this issue?

This could mean you have gone over the word count or character count. You're going to want to check each essay question!

 

[calmingdown1109]

This could mean you have gone over the word count or character count. You're going to want to check each essay question!

you were right, I went over the character count🤦‍♀️thanks!

 

[Highest]

Drexels website: "It can take up to four weeks after AMCAS verification to receive Drexel's link to the secondary application. Please contact us if you feel that the link to your secondary application has not reached you in a timely manner."

So I would contact them if it has been longer.

 

[notEinstein]

Average of accepted students is 512, which is a better statistic to use when judging successful applications.

Average for accepted students is around 505. The number you are referring to (511.8) is for MD schools only (and even MD averages widely vary by state, with some state averages from 506-509).

 

[PickaGodnPray]

Average for accepted students is around 505. The number you are referring to (511.8) is for MD schools only (and widely varies by state, with some state averages from 506-509).

We are in the MD school forum which is why I used that stat, obviously

 

[Highest]

We are in the MD school forum which is why I used that stat, obviously

You didn't say accepted MD students.

Average of accepted students is 512, which is a better statistic to use when judging successful applications.

@notEinstein was more specific and correct.

Average for accepted students is around 505. The number you are referring to (511.8) is for MD schools only (and widely varies by state, with some state averages from 506-509).

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

Guys, guys, does it really matter?

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

You didn't say accepted MD students.

@notEinstein was more specific and correct.

Should we also include caribbean MD mcats then? 🤣

If we were in a DO thread and someone asked what the median mcat was, why would someone give them the MD stat??

 

[Highest]

Should we also include caribbean MD mcats then? 🤣

If we were in a DO thread and someone asked what the median mcat was, why would someone give them the MD stat??

are DO students not med students?

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

are DO students not med students?

They are med students and I respect them, but there’s two entirely different application processes with different standards for admission… ignoring that fact is absurd.

 

[PickaGodnPray]

are DO students not med students?

This was never part of the argument and I don’t know why we are having a debate here. This is an MD school forum so I will report MD stats. If you wanna start a debate join your undergrads debate club and stop cluttering these forums.

 

[Kobeleo62]

I'm entertained lmao. SDN pointless arguments are hilarious

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

I'm entertained lmao. SDN pointless arguments are hilarious

I swear I was this close to rage baiting

 

[notEinstein]

Guys, guys, does it really matter?

It matters because of the implicit and explicit bias against DO’s and them being considered “real medical students”. It’s a dangerous pattern of thought that denigrates one group and should be called out until it stops.

Matriculated students include DO’s unless one specifically states that they are sub classifying to MD metrics only.

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

It matters because of the implicit and explicit bias against DO’s and them being considered “real medical students”. It’s a dangerous pattern of thought that denigrates one group and should be called out until it stops.

I feel like I’m reading a psych/soc passage again. Can’t we all just be happy together

 

[yearningqueen]

Guys our real enemy is admissions 💔not each other

 

[PickaGodnPray]

It matters because of the implicit and explicit bias against DO’s and them being considered “real medical students”. It’s a dangerous pattern of thought that denigrates one group and should be called out until it stops.

This is an MD forum, for MD schools and is for a specific MD school. Why would I mention DO stats for MD?
No one here is putting down DOs but you at this point. Get that chip off your shoulder and move on.

 

[Geodon]

All I said is that the OP shouldn’t have to comment on being a few points under the median MCAT for Drex. What have I done 💔

 

[JPace24]

You didn't say accepted MD students.

@notEinstein was more specific and correct.

Why are we getting lost in the sauce, fella.

 

[ihavenobackupplan]

babe wake up! first SDN fight of the application cycle just dropped!

 

[wysdoc]

This Drexel thread has gotten way off topic with a bunch of immature and petty arguing.
You will need friends and allies if you make it as far as medical school, so get used to getting along and not tearing each other down.
If you want to keep posting here keep it civil.

 

[PickaGodnPray]

This Drexel thread has gotten way off topic with a bunch of immature and petty arguing.
You will need friends and allies if you make it as far as medical school, so get used to getting along and not tearing each other down.
If you want to keep posting here keep it civil.

SDN arguments over not including DO stats in an average
Edit: they’re all dumb and pointless, obviously

 

[Highest]

Hopefully Drexel doesn't put too much weight on CASPer.

 

[schildkröte]

Hopefully Drexel doesn't put too much weight on CASPer.

that part 🥀

 

[tennis4217]

Hi everyone. I just added Drexel to AMCAS yesterday. How long does it take to receive a secondary? Thank you!

 

[Pallas]

Hi everyone. I just added Drexel to AMCAS yesterday. How long does it take to receive a secondary? Thank you!

I believe anywhere up to 14 days. I received mine in one business day. Best of luck, friend!

 

[coobloobin]

Drexels website: "It can take up to four weeks after AMCAS verification to receive Drexel's link to the secondary application. Please contact us if you feel that the link to your secondary application has not reached you in a timely manner."

So I would contact them if it has been longer.

"Please note that it can take up to two weeks for you to receive your Drexel secondary application after your primary application has been verified by AMCAS." is what I see on the website. Could you point me to where it says four weeks?

MD Program Application Process - College of Medicine

 

[Highest]

"Please note that it can take up to two weeks for you to receive your Drexel secondary application after your primary application has been verified by AMCAS." is what I see on the website. Could you point me to where it says four weeks?

MD Program Application Process - College of Medicine

MD Program Frequently Asked Questions - College of Medicine

drexel.edu

Click the "I've applied through AMCAS. When will I receive my secondary application?"

 

[coobloobin]

Gotcha, ok. Two different things it seems. Might have to email or call them bc I feel like over two weeks is a little hard. People have been submitting for 4 weeks, and now I am two weeks behind bc of what seems to be a glitch. I don't want to be paranoid, but I just want to submit it lol - I've had it written for a month.

 

[Highest]

Gotcha, ok. Two different things it seems. Might have to email or call them bc I feel like over two weeks is a little hard. People have been submitting for 4 weeks, and now I am two weeks behind bc of what seems to be a glitch. I don't want to be paranoid, but I just want to submit it lol - I've had it written for a month.

worst they can say is no, it has been quite a while for you

 

[Swiftlions]

+1 IS Pre-II hold 😀

 

[yearningqueen]

+1 IS Pre-II hold 😀

omg, when did you submit?

 

[coobloobin]

Just got my secondary today!

 

[utexasmedicineman]

OOS Secondary Invite 8/11

 

[Swiftlions]

omg, when did you submit?

07/08

 

[not_houseMD]

+1 OOS Secondary, received 8/11. Verified primary 7/29

 

[trianglemonkey]

any luck?

Just received!

 

[studr]

Is there any specific reason why Drexel only has one required essay with only 1500 characters allowed?

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

Is there any specific reason why Drexel only has one required essay with only 1500 characters allowed?

They get like 13,000 apps