I got in contact with one of the students in the Drexel SMP and she said that there are often applicants who have low stats who have been admitted as non-matriculated students, who can then be approved for matriculation after they meet certain requirements (usually performing in the same percentile or better than the students in the program or maintaining a certain gpa for a specific period of time).
A) Is this an option for all students rejected from the program or is this an offer made to only some students, and B) can you apply specifically as a non-matriculated student and apply for matriculation after?
I was confused after hearing this info because it seems that there would be no point in applying as a regular applicant if non-matriculated students could be matriculated later anyways. Ive seen on the UMDNJ site that there is a separate app deadline for students applying as non-matriculated and no mcat score is required either. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
A) Is this an option for all students rejected from the program or is this an offer made to only some students, and B) can you apply specifically as a non-matriculated student and apply for matriculation after?
I was confused after hearing this info because it seems that there would be no point in applying as a regular applicant if non-matriculated students could be matriculated later anyways. Ive seen on the UMDNJ site that there is a separate app deadline for students applying as non-matriculated and no mcat score is required either. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
