Undergraduate Admissions Essays

Drexel University Undergraduate Admissions Application Materials APPLYING TO DREXEL UNIVERSITY Drexel offers undergraduate students three ways to apply for admission. Please submit only one application. • Use the Common Application at www.commonapp.org • Apply online at www.drexel.edu/ugapp • Complete the paper application Freshman Admissions ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID TIMETABLE December 1 Admission applications due for Accelerated Degree Programs Early action admission applications due for Westphal College January 15 Admission applications due for A.J. Drexel Scholarship consideration February 1 Regular admission applications due for Westphal College Admission applications due for Radiologic Technology Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant form due Mid-February Financial aid award packages begin to mail March 1 Freshman applications due Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due May 1 Matriculation fee and form due FRESHMAN CHECKLIST To expedite the application process, submit right away: J Transcripts Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel. You are required to submit transcripts from each high school attended. A transcript request form is included for your use. J Undergraduate Admissions Application To expedite the application process please write your full legal name (no nicknames, please) on all items submitted. Your Social Security number is also required to be considered for financial aid or scholarships. You may only submit one application. If you need to change your major or co-op selection after submitting your application, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@drexel.edu or 1-800-2-DREXEL; international students may dial 1-215-895-2400. J Letters of Recommendation Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one must be completed by a high school counselor. Forms are available on page 9. Recommendations on official letterhead will also be accepted. If you are applying to the BA/BS/MD Accelerated Degree program, your letters must be from a high school counselor and a science teacher. J Application Fee, $75 (waived if you apply on campus or online at www.drexel.edu/ugapp) Submit before admission deadline: J Standardized Test Scores You must take either the SAT or ACT and request that the results be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions. All students should use the following codes to send score reports to Drexel: SAT 2194 or ACT 3556. J Essay All applicants must submit a 1–2 page essay online at www.drexel.edu/apply/essay. We cannot accept essays submitted on paper. Westphal College of Media Arts & Design applicants should relate their essay topic to their interest in their major. If you are applying to an accelerated degree program in the Westphal College, your essay topic should relate to your selected major and indicate why you are a good candidate for the program. Accelerated degree applicants (except BA/BS/MD and BA/BS/JD): You should describe the factors that influenced your decision to pursue an accelerated degree in your chosen profession. • BA/BS/JD applicants should refer to www.drexel.edu/apply/bsjd for specific essay topics. • BA/BS/MD applicants should refer to the College of Medicine Supplemental Application at www.drexel.edu/apply/bsmd for specific essay topics. • BS/PhD applicants must also describe any research involvement. All other applicants: You may write about why you are interested in your choice of major or you may write on any subject you choose. J Portfolio (Fashion Design, Photography, Graphic Design, and Music Industry applicants only) You are required to submit a CD or DVD of your creative work with a maximum of 12 images of drawings, paintings, photographs, or other visual materials or a website, animation, computer game, or other media. Briefly explain the context within which you created the work. All work submitted becomes part of the application and will not be returned. Portfolios can also be submitted at www.highschoolportfolios.com. J Audition (Dance applicants only) Dance applicants are required to audition. For more information, visit www.drexel.edu/westphal/dance. J College of Medicine Supplemental Application BA/BS/MD Accelerated Degree applicants will also need to complete the College of Medicine Supplemental Application available online at www.drexel.edu/apply/bsmd. J International Students, Permanent Residents, and U.S. Citizens Born Abroad Refer to page 4 for additional international admission requirements. J Mail Application Materials Undergraduate Admissions Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 EARLY ACTION FOR WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN Applicants with exceptional academic qualifications who have decided the Westphal College is their top choice can apply early and receive an admission decision sooner in the admission process. A complete application is due December 1. Early Action applicants will receive a decision around January 8. If you are admitted, you have until May 1 to fully explore Drexel and confirm your intention to enroll. If you do not receive admission, your application will be deferred to the regular decision process. This is a nonbinding Early Action program. The regular admission deadline for Westphal programs is February 1. Regular decision applicants will receive a decision 6–8 weeks after their application is complete. Undergraduate Admissions • 2 Transfer Admissions ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID TIMETABLE August 15 Fall admission applications due* October 15 Fall admission applications due for Nursing ACE** November 15 Winter admission applications due* February 1 Admission applications due for Radiologic Technology Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant form due February 15 Spring admission applications due* March 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due April 15 Spring admission applications due for Nursing ACE** *The Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Chemistry, Physics, and Nursing Co-op programs only admit transfer students in the fall. The College of Information Science and Technology admits transfer students in the fall and winter terms. **Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a continuous basis. TRANSFER CHECKLIST To expedite the application process, submit right away: J Undergraduate Admissions Application To expedite the application process please write your full legal name (no nicknames, please) on all items submitted. Your Social Security number is also required to be considered for financial aid or scholarships. You may only submit one application. If you need to change your major or co-op selection after submitting your application, please contact Admissions at enroll@drexel.edu or 1-800-2-DREXEL; international students may dial 1-215-895-2400. J Standardized Test Scores If you have completed 24 or more college credits you are not required to submit standardized test scores. Otherwise, you must take either the SAT or ACT and request that the results be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions. All students should use the following codes to send score reports to Drexel: SAT 2194 or ACT 3556. J Portfolio (Fashion Design, Photography, and Graphic Design applicants only) You are required to submit a CD or DVD of your creative work with a maximum of 12 images of drawings, paintings, photographs, or other visual materials or a website, animation, computer game, or other media. Briefly explain the context within which you created the work. All work submitted becomes part of the application and will not be returned. Portfolios can also be submitted at www.highschoolportfolios.com. J Application Fee, $75 (waived if you apply on campus or online at www.drexel.edu/ugapp) Submit before admission deadline: J Essay All applicants (except Nursing ACE and RN–BSN Degree Completion applicants) must submit a 1–2 page essay online at www.drexel.edu/apply/essay. We cannot accept essays submitted on paper. Westphal College of Media Arts & Design applicants should relate their essay topic to their interest in their selected major. All other applicants: You may write about why you are interested in your choice of major or you may write on any subject you choose. J Audition (Dance applicants only) Dance applicants are required to audition. For more information, visit www.drexel.edu/westphal/dance. J Additional Requirements RN–BSN Degree Completion applicants are required to submit a copy of their RN license. J International Students, Permanent Residents, and U.S. Citizens Born Abroad Refer to page 4 for additional international admission requirements. J Transcripts Official transcripts must be sent directly from your college to Drexel. The transcript should include all courses in progress. You are required to submit transcripts from each college attended. If you have completed fewer than 24 credits at the time of application, you must also submit an official copy of your high school transcript. A transcript request form is included for your use. Radiologic Technology program applicants are required to submit a high school transcript regardless of the number of completed college credits. J Mail Application Materials Undergraduate Admissions Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 Undergraduate Admissions • 3 International Admissions INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHECKLIST J Transcripts All international applicants are required to submit an official academic record (with notarized English translation) from every secondary or post-secondary school attended. A transcript is official only when it is sent directly from an institution to Undergraduate Admissions, or when it is officially signed, stamped in color, and sealed. J Proof of Financial Responsibility Proof of financial responsibility for students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents is required to obtain a student visa. All documents must be notarized and written in English. You must submit the Financial Certification Form, which can be downloaded at www.drexel.edu/apply/undergrad/fincert.pdf, and at least one of the following documents: • A current official bank letter in either your name or your sponsor’s name. The signature of the bank official must attest to the amount of funds available in the account. • A non-Drexel scholarship award letter in your name. Enclose a signed letter or affidavit of support giving full details regarding the promise of support, and the specific amount of money in U.S. dollars. J Standardized Tests All international applicants (except as indicated below) may take the SAT or the TOEFL if your native language is not English. International applicants with both SAT and TOEFL scores are considered more competitive candidates. Results must be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, PERMANENT RESIDENTS, AND U.S. CITIZENS BORN ABROAD J Transcripts Nursing ACE, RN–BSN Degree Completion, and Radiologic Technology applicants: You must have transcripts evaluated by one of the following three agencies if you received your degree or attended an institution outside of the United States: • World Education Services (WES), www.wes.org • International Consultants of Delaware, www.icdel.com • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), www.ece.org J Standardized Tests Nursing ACE, BSN Co-op, and RN–BSN Degree Completion applicants: You must complete the TOEFL iBT if you were born outside of the United States, regardless of citizenship, native language, or location of degree-granting institutions. If you took the TOEFL prior to the implementation of the TOEFL iBT, you will be required to take a speaking exam offered at Drexel’s English Language Center. A TOEFL examination waiver may be granted if you have eight years of consecutive education (preferably high school and post-secondary) in the United States and if you have a passing score on the TSE examination or TSE-equivalent examination offered at the Drexel University English Language Center. You must provide necessary documentation in the form of official transcripts and test scores. Additional Admission Information PREREQUISITES Please review the admission prerequisites for your major below. Arts and Sciences (humanities and social sciences), Business (except Business and Engineering), Education, Information Science and Technology, Media Arts & Design, and Professional Studies Majors • Three years of mathematics (algebra I and II, geometry) • At least one year of a laboratory science Arts and Sciences (sciences) and Business and Engineering Majors • Four years of mathematics (algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry) • Two years of a laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics) Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Majors • Four years of college-prep mathematics including algebra I and II, geometry/trigonometry, and pre-calculus • One year of chemistry (with lab) • One year of physics (with lab) Nursing and Health Professions Majors • Three years of mathematics (algebra I and II and geometry) • Two years of a laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics) Undergraduate Admissions • 4 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT Drexel recognizes the significance of superior scores earned by incoming freshmen on the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations administered by the College Board. Your performance in AP courses may accelerate progress in your degree program. If you have received a score of 5 on any AP examination, you may elect one of the following options with the approval of your academic advisor: • Be placed in an advanced course in that AP subject • Substitute another course or credit-bearing activity in its place • Waive the course and apply the course credit to meet graduation requirements Students accepted into an accelerated degree program may, with the approval of their academic advisor, waive selected courses in which AP scores of 4 and 5 have been earned and apply the course credits to meet graduation requirements. Assessment of qualifying AP credits for placement or credit will be completed after confirmation and matriculation. The assessment will be completed by the student’s academic advisor, not by Undergraduate Admissions. Full-Time Undergraduate Programs, Majors, and Codes SELECTING A MAJOR Listed on the following pages are the full-time undergraduate programs available at Drexel. Please select the corresponding major code to answer question 10 on the application. Your answer to question 10 will determine the college for which you will be evaluated. This question must be answered. If your preference is “still deciding,” then your answer is not binding as your academic interests may change. TERM SCHEDULES FOR FOUR- AND FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMS e r Four-Year Program g m te in all Win Spr Sum without Co-op F Experience Freshman G G G N Sophomore G G G N Junior G G G N r Four-Year Program ll with Co-op Fa Experience Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior G G I G W in te r r Sp in g m Su m er Experience N G G Five-Year Program ll with Co-op Fa Year one Year two Year three Year four Year five G I I I G W in te r r Sp in g m Su m er Senior G G G G G I G G G G G G I I I G G G G G G N G G G G On-campus study I Co-op experience N Vacation COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Program Anthropology Biological Sciences Academic Option Code Key Note: Students will be placed in a fall/winter or a spring/summer co-op cycle. The examples above represent a fall/winter co-op cycle. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Continued) Program General Humanities and Social Sciences (for StillDeciding Students®)* History CEM International Area Studies COM International Area Studies – Justice and Human Rights International Area Studies – International Business and Economics International Area Studies – Global Science, Technology, and Society International Area Studies – Literature, Culture, and Arts Mathematics Academic Option Code 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program ANT BIO 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program HSS HIS Chemistry Communication IAS Communication – Corporate and Public Relations Communication – Global Journalism Communication – Technical and Science Communications Criminal Justice English CPR 5-yr w/co-op IJH 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr program IBE CGJ IGS CTS ILC CRJ ENG MAT Environmental Science EVS Nutrition and Foods Physics NFS PHY *These programs are not available to transfer students. Majors and codes continued on page 6. Undergraduate Admissions • 5 Full-Time Undergraduate Programs, Majors, and Codes COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Continued) Program Physics – Astrophysics Political Science Academic Option Code LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (Continued) Program Marketing POL Operations Management PSY Academic Option Code 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 4-yr program PHA 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program OPM MKT Psychology COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Program Academic Option Code Science (for StillDeciding Students®)* Sociology SCS Appropriate Technology Architectural Engineering Chemical Engineering UES Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Code 5-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op ENS ARE APT SOC CHE CVE COE COS ELE Urban Environmental Studies LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Program Accounting Academic Option Computer Science Electrical Engineering 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program MIS BUS ACC Business (for Still-Deciding Students®)* Business and Engineering Economics Engineering (for Still-Deciding Students®)* Environmental Engineering Materials Engineering ECN Mechanical Engineering ENT Software Engineering BAE ENE MAE MEE ESE Entrepreneurship * These programs are not available to transfer students. Finance FIN General Business GBS International Business INB Legal Studies LGS Management Information Systems Undergraduate Admissions • 6 Full-Time Undergraduate Programs, Majors, and Codes COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Program Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering Academic Option Code SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND HEALTH SYSTEMS Program Biomedical Engineering Academic Option Code 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op ISY IST 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op BME SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ISE Program Academic Option Code WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN Program Architecture** Dance Design and Merchandising Digital Media Entertainment and Arts Management Fashion Design Film and Video Graphic Design Interior Design Music Industry* Photography Screenwriting and Playwriting Academic Option Code Education+++ 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op EDU 2+4-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op SCP EAM ARC DNC DSM DGM GOODWIN COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Program Applied Engineering Technology Construction Management Culinary Arts Academic Option Code 5-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op AET CMT CUL CSC HRM SMT FSH FMV GRD IND MUS PHT Culinary Science Hospitality Management Sport Management * These programs are not available to transfer students. ** Architecture — A program involving two years of full-time study followed by four years of part-time study with full-time apprenticeship. This program is not available to transfer students or international students on student visas (i.e., without permanent U.S. residency status). *** This program is only available to transfer students. + This program is only available to students with a bachelor’s degree. COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Program Behavioral Health Counseling Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology*** Health Services Administration Nursing Co-op Nursing ACE+ Nursing RN–BSN Degree Completion++ Pathway to Health Professions Radiologic Technology (AS) Academic Option Code ++ This program is only available to students who hold an RN license. +++ Education — The 5-yr w/co-op option is an accelerated degree program available to freshman applicants only. The 4-yr w/co-op option is only available to transfer students. Review the accelerated degree information on page 8. 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 2-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 5-yr w/co-op 4-yr w/co-op 11-month program 2-yr program 4-yr w/co-op 4-yr program 2-yr program RNC CPT BHC HSA NUR ACE PHP RAD Undergraduate Admissions • 7 Accelerated Degree Programs ADMISSION PROCESS Accelerated degrees give highly motivated students the chance to complete both an undergraduate and a graduate degree sooner than traditional programs. To apply for one of these programs you must answer question 12 on the application and submit an essay. Instructions regarding specific essay topics are listed on page 2. BA/BS/MD applicants must also visit www.drexel.edu/apply/bsmd to complete the College of Medicine Supplemental Application. All application materials are due to Undergraduate Admissions by December 1. Transfer students are not eligible for these programs. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Accelerated Program BA/BS/JD (Law) Description Bachelor’s and juris doctor (law) degrees Eligible Majors Biomedical Engineering, Business (except Business and Engineering and Economics), Chemistry, Engineering (except Computer Science), and Humanities majors (International students are ineligible) Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, and 4-year programs in the College of Arts and Sciences except International Area Studies (International students are ineligible) All Business programs except Economics and Business and Engineering (4-year co-op) Design and Merchandising Program Length 6 or 7 years Average Student Profile SAT: 1360* GPA: 3.7 Class rank: N/A** BA/BS/MD Bachelor’s and medical degrees (acceptance to Drexel College of Medicine is based on additional qualifications) Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business Combines fashion and retail merchandising or product development with an MBA Combines music theory with an MBA degree Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering Bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in engineering Combines a bachelor’s degree with one of the education master’s degrees Combines a bachelor’s degree with one of the information science and technology master’s degrees Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and doctoral degree in physical therapy Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health sciences Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology 7 years SAT: 1455* GPA: 4.0 Class rank: top 4% BS in Business/MBA 5 years SAT: 1325* GPA: 3.8 Class rank: top 7% SAT: 1385* GPA: 3.65 Class rank: top 12% SAT: 1353* GPA: 3.89 Class rank: top 9% SAT: 1340* GPA: 4.07 Class rank: top 2% SAT: 1378* GPA: 3.88 Class rank: top 7% SAT: 1353* GPA: 3.87 Class rank: top 9% SAT: 1341* GPA: 3.82 Class rank: N/A** SAT: 1385* GPA: 3.9 Class rank: top 1% SAT: 1245* GPA: 3.88 Class rank: top 6% SAT: 1230* GPA: 3.4 Class rank: top 13% SAT: 1210* GPA: 3.89 Class rank: top 13% SAT: 1310* GPA: 3.9 Class rank: N/A** BS in Design and Merchandising/MBA BS in Music Industry/MBA 5 years Music Industry 5 years BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering BS/MS in Engineering Biomedical Engineering (5-year co-op) Engineering (5-year co-op) Engineering (5-year co-op) (International students are ineligible) Any accredited undergraduate major (4-year co-op) All majors in the College of Information Science and Technology (5-year co-op) Nursing Co-op (4-year co-op) Pathway to Health Professions (4-year co-op) (International students are ineligible) Pathway to Health Professions (4-year co-op) Psychology (4-year co-op) 5 years 5 years BS/PhD in Engineering Varies BS/MS in Education 5 years BS/MS in Information Systems 5 years BSN/MSN in Nursing 5 years BS/DPT in Physical Therapy 3+3 6 years BS/MHS in Physician Assistant 3+2 BS/MS in Psychology 5 years 5 years *SAT scores based on math and critical reading sections. **Class rank is not a factor for this program. Undergraduate Admissions • 8 Drexel University Undergraduate Admissions Application Welcome to Drexel University! Start the admission process by filling out our Undergraduate Admissions Application for full-time freshman and transfer students. Contact Information 1. Applicant’s Full Legal Name: 2. Permanent/Legal Address: Number and Street Last First MI 3. Mailing Address: Number and Street City City State ZIP/Postal Code Country State ZIP/Postal Code Country 4. Home Phone Number: 5. Alternate Phone Number: ( ) Phone Number ( ) Phone Number City/Area Code City/Area Code 6. Email Address: Application Status 7. Type of Applicant: J Freshman J Transfer 8. Term I plan to enroll: J Fall (September) J Winter (January)* J Spring (March)* 9. Year I plan to enroll: J 2007 J 2008 J 2009 *Transfer Students Only Admission Information Refer to the list of full-time undergraduate majors and codes on pages 5–7 in the Application Materials booklet. Indicate the code, program name, and academic option, if applicable, for your selection. Applications cannot be processed without this information. Note: Transfer students may not apply to the accelerated degree, Architecture, Music Industry, or Still-Deciding® programs. International students are not eligible for the Architecture program. Academic Option 10. First Choice of Major: Code Program Name J 5-yr with co-op J 4-yr with co-op J 4-yr without co-op Academic Option 11. Second Choice of Major: Code Program Name J 5-yr with co-op J 4-yr with co-op J 4-yr without co-op 12. If you wish to apply for an accelerated degree program, refer to the list of programs on page 8 and indicate the program name. Note: BA/BS/MD applicants must also complete the College of Medicine Supplemental Application available online at www.drexel.edu/apply/bsmd. I wish to apply for the Program Name (Refer to page 8) accelerated degree program. 13. Please check all that apply. I am interested in: J Performing arts J Pre-med/health professions J Pre-law 14. I am interested in living on campus. J Yes J No (Freshmen are required to live on campus, if not living with parents.) Personal Information 15. Gender: J Male J Female 17. Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year 16. Other names you may have (e.g., nicknames): 18. Social Security Number: Required for financial aid and scholarship consideration (U.S. applicants only) 5/07.4688 19. Citizenship: J U.S. citizen/dual U.S. citizen. If dual, other country of citizenship J Permanent resident. Citizen of J Other citizenship. Citizen of with alien registration number Visa type (if presently in the U.S.) If not a U.S. citizen, and you are in the U.S., please indicate the year you came to the U.S. 20. Is English your native language? J Yes J No If “No,” please indicate your primary language Please indicate the number of years you have studied English: 21. What is your country of birth? 22. Drexel University seeks to draw students from all ethnic groups. Please indicate your predominant ethnic background (optional): J Asian or Pacific Islander J Mexican American J Puerto Rican American (Mainland) J Black (Non-Hispanic) J Native American or Alaskan J White (Non-Hispanic) J Cuban American J Puerto Rican American (Commonwealth) J Other J Other Hispanic Family Information 23. Please check all that apply: J My brother/sister currently attends Drexel University. (If yes, you are eligible for a $1,400 Family Grant.) J My father/mother/guardian is a Drexel University employee. J My father/mother/guardian graduated from Drexel University or MCP Hahnemann University. (If yes, you are eligible for a $1,400 Family Grant.) 24. Please enter parent/guardian information: Father/Guardian Name Highest Degree Attained Father/Guardian Email Address Mother/Guardian Name Highest Degree Attained Mother/Guardian Email Address High School/College Information 25. List the most recent high school or college/university you have attended. You must request official transcripts for all schools you have attended as described in the instructions of the Application Materials booklet. Name of Institution Location of Institution Dates of Attendance (Month/Year – Month/Year) Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Date Received/Expected 26. Please check all of the following courses you have taken or intend to take in your senior year: J Chemistry J Physics J Trigonometry/Elementary Functions J Pre-Calculus/Calculus 27. How many colleges/universities have you attended? 28. Have you ever been suspended from school, convicted* of a crime (including alcohol or drugs), felony, or misdemeanor, or currently have any criminal charges pending and unresolved in any court? J Yes J No If yes, submit a brief description on a separate sheet with this application. *Conviction includes judgment, found guilty by a judge or jury, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial, or ARD. Essay 29. Review the essay requirements on pages 2 and 3 of the Application Materials booklet. Your essay must be submitted online at www.drexel.edu/apply/essay. We cannot accept essays submitted on paper. Verify Application 30. Read carefully and sign: I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct, and I understand that the submission of false information is grounds for denial of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or appropriate disciplinary action. I authorize the University to verify the information I have provided with all of the schools that I have attended. I agree to notify the proper officials of the institution of any changes in the information provided. Applicant’s Signature Date Undergraduate Admissions 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 1-800-2-DREXEL • www.drexel.edu/em High School Counselor Confidential Letter of Recommendation APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the top portion of this form and give it to the person providing your recommendation. Applicant’s Name: Last First MI Social Security Number: Required for financial aid and scholarship consideration (U.S. applicants only) Date of Birth: J Winter (January)* J 2009 J Spring (March)* Major: Code Program Name Term for which you are applying: J Fall (September) Year for which you are applying: J 2007 J 2008 *Transfer Students Only I have submitted an application for undergraduate admission to Drexel University. I understand that this recommendation is confidential and will not be released either to myself or a third party, and that it will be used only in the evaluation of my application. Signature: RECOMMENDER INSTRUCTIONS: This student is applying for admission to Drexel University. We are interested in your candid appraisal of his/her intellectual motivation, personal qualities, and the scholarly quality of his/her work. Your evaluation is very important to us and will be an integral element in our decision process. This form should be returned as soon as possible to: Undergraduate Admissions • Drexel University • 3141 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 Recommender Name: Address: Email: What are the dates of your relationship with the individual you are recommending? From If you are a teacher, what subject or course did you teach the individual you are recommending? Are you a graduate of Drexel University or MCP Hahnemann University? J Yes J No If yes, What was your year of graduation? What degree did you receive? Title: Phone number: ( Month / Year ) to Month / Year RECOMMENDER QUESTIONS: Please provide answers to the following questions. Return this sheet with your responses in a sealed envelope to the individual who requested this recommendation. Official letterhead is also acceptable. You may use additional sheets if necessary. 1. Please comment on the quality and nature of the applicant’s academic work. 2. How would you describe this student? Are there any personal strengths, weaknesses, or problems of which you think we should be aware? 3. Please rate the applicant in the following areas (please check only one response for each category): Below average Average Above Well above average average Top 10% Top 1% Below average Average Above Well above average average Top 10% Top 1% Creative, original thought Motivation Perseverance Independence, initiative Intellectual ability J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J Academic achievement Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Potential for growth J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J 4. Please include any additional comments that will help us to more fully evaluate this applicant. MUST BE COMPLETED BY HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR ONLY: Cumulative Rank Cumulative GPA over six semesters out of based on on a semesters (Weighted rank preferred) Yes No Minimum passing grade . . grading scale Weighted GPA? Signature: Date: Undergraduate Admissions • 9 Confidential Letter of Recommendation APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the top portion of this form and give it to the person providing your recommendation. Applicant’s Name: Last First MI Social Security Number: Required for financial aid and scholarship consideration (U.S. applicants only) Date of Birth: J Winter (January)* J 2009 J Spring (March)* Major: Code Program Name Term for which you are applying: J Fall (September) Year for which you are applying: J 2007 J 2008 *Transfer Students Only I have submitted an application for undergraduate admission to Drexel University. I understand that this recommendation is confidential and will not be released either to myself or a third party, and that it will be used only in the evaluation of my application. Signature: RECOMMENDER INSTRUCTIONS: This student is applying for admission to Drexel University. We are interested in your candid appraisal of his/her intellectual motivation, personal qualities, and the scholarly quality of his/her work. Your evaluation is very important to us and will be an integral element in our decision process. This form should be returned as soon as possible to: Undergraduate Admissions • Drexel University • 3141 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 Recommender Name: Address: Email: What are the dates of your relationship with the individual you are recommending? From If you are a teacher, what subject or course did you teach the individual you are recommending? Are you a graduate of Drexel University or MCP Hahnemann University? J Yes J No If yes, What was your year of graduation? What degree did you receive? Title: Phone number: Month / Year ( to ) Month / Year RECOMMENDER QUESTIONS: Please provide answers to the following questions. Return this sheet with your responses in a sealed envelope to the individual who requested this recommendation. Official letterhead is also acceptable. You may use additional sheets if necessary. 1. Please comment on the quality and nature of the applicant’s academic work. 2. How would you describe this student? Are there any personal strengths, weaknesses, or problems of which you think we should be aware? 3. Please rate the applicant in the following areas (please check only one response for each category): Below average Average Above Well above average average Top 10% Top 1% Below average Average Above Well above average average Top 10% Top 1% Creative, original thought Motivation Perseverance Independence, initiative Intellectual ability J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J Academic achievement Written expression of ideas Effective class discussion Disciplined work habits Potential for growth J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J 4. Please include any additional comments that will help us to more fully evaluate this applicant. Signature: Date: Undergraduate Admissions • 11 Transcript Request Form APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form and forward to either the counselor or registrar of your high school or college. Please be sure to send this form early enough so your transcript can be received before the deadline. You may photocopy this form if needed. Applicant’s Name: Last First MI Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year Social Security Number: Required for financial aid and scholarship consideration (U.S. applicants only) Dates of Enrollment: Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year Degree (transfers only): Date: Month/Day/Year I hereby authorize the release of this transcript/mark sheet of my academic record to Drexel University. Applicant’s Signature: Date: Month/Day/Year HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR REGISTRAR: The above-named person is applying for admission to Drexel University. Please enclose this form with an official transcript in a sealed envelope. Please send the transcript directly to: Undergraduate Admissions Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 USA Undergraduate Admissions • 13 Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant Form APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: The Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant is a $250 grant awarded annually to enrolling undergraduates who have been recommended by a Drexel alumnus/a or trustee. Applicants should complete the top portion of this form and give it to the person providing their recommendation. Only one completed form is accepted. Alumni-Trustee Endorsements must be postmarked by February 1. Nursing ACE, RN–BSN Degree Completion, and Radiologic Technology applicants are not eligible for this grant. Applicant’s Name: Last First MI Student’s Home Address: Street Apt. City State ZIP/Postal Code Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year DREXEL OR MCP HAHNEMANN ALUMNUS/A INSTRUCTIONS: The above-named person is applying for the Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant. Please return this form to: Undergraduate Admissions Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 Endorser’s Name: Last First MI Address: Street Apt. City State ZIP/Postal Code Drexel Degree and Graduation Year: Signature: For alumnae – please fill in your maiden name: How do you know this student? J Son J Daughter J Relative J Friend J Other Alumni-Trustee Endorsement forms for students entering in fall 2008 must be postmarked by February 1, 2008. Undergraduate Admissions Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876 1-800-2-DREXEL 215-895-2400 www.drexel.edu/em 05/07.4688 Public Law 93-380: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Drexel University abides by the provisions of Public Law 93-380, which grants the student the right to examine admission files that are part of the student’s permanent “Educational Record.” Please note that “Applicants for Admission” are not granted rights under this legislation. Once an “Applicant for Admission” becomes a “Student” by enrolling and attending Drexel, any admission file that becomes a part of the student’s permanent “Educational Record” becomes available to the student for review. Applicants should understand that only the transcripts, CEEB, SAT, Achievement Test Score Reports, and those portions of the application generated by the student will become part of the student’s permanent “Educational Record” upon enrollment. No other information or material gathered or submitted in the admission process will be retained as part of the student’s permanent “Educational Record.” Statements or evaluations provided by any individual do not become part of the student’s permanent “Educational Record” and will not be available for the student’s review. Access Privileges and Property Rights All documents that you submit, or are submitted on your behalf, in support of this application for undergraduate admission to Drexel University become the property of the University and will under no circumstances be released to you or any other party. In accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, all admission decisions are given to the applicant only, in the form of a decision letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. No decisions on applications are revealed over the telephone. Clery Act In compliance with the Clery Act and the College and University Security Act of 1988, Drexel’s annual security reports are available online at www.drexel.edu/publicsafety. Equal Opportunity Policy It is the policy of Drexel University to provide a working and learning environment in which employees and students may realize their full potential as productive members of the Drexel community. Drexel University affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and education for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual preference, disability, or applicable veteran status. Further, Drexel University pledges to act affirmatively in providing access to employment, benefits, facilities, and other University-administered programs to women and members of racial and ethnic minorities in recognition of the many benefits that accrue to the University as a result of their diverse experiences, cultural heritage, and perspectives that enrich the University learning experience. All Drexel University employees, administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as students, are expected to cooperate fully in meeting these legal and ethical obligations. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Drexel University, 3201 Arch Street, Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Accommodations for Campus Guests With Disabilities If an auxiliary aid, accommodation, or service is necessary in order to participate in the admission process at Drexel University, campus guests with disabilities must contact and register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS).The ODS can be contacted at 215-895-1401, 215-895-2299 (TTY), or via email at disability@drexel.edu. For additional information about the admissions process and disability services, visit: www.drexel.edu/ods/admit.html.