<p>I have already been accepted to Drexel University, but on my admissions letter, it said that they would notify me at a later date if I had been accepted into the accelerated degree progam. I applied to the 5 year B.S./MBA program btw. Thanks.</p>
<p>I was accepted to both simultaneously, so I am not sure. My letter said it would give me a decision about the accelerated program later, but it was also contained in the envelope. I guess it will be sent to you shortly.</p>
<p>I am currently a Sophomore at Drexel, so maybe I can help you out...</p>
<p>Don't stress on getting accepted to the accelerated program right off the bat. Drexel is pretty flexible in that you can switch your curriculum from 4ys to 5ys/co-op, and visa-versa, and also opt for the MBA program afterwards. You just need to take a lot of electives related to your major and get a good GPA, and I'm pretty sure you're golden.</p>
<p>Just be advised, that getting an MBA within the 5yrs's can be viewed as a good thing or bad. (Usually the later.)</p>
<p>why would getting the mba in 5 years be considered bad?</p>
<p>Well, getting your MBA within 5 years isn't necessarily a 'bad' thing to do. Reasons I can think of why one shouldn't do it are plentiful. First off at Drexel, you'll probably end up sticking around for more than 5 years if you opt for the 5 yr/co-op program with accelerated MBA. If not, than you'll be loaded with course work close to 20 credits a quarter, and grueling co-ops in between. Trust me, t-dec (Drexel's engineering curriculum) is nothing to laugh at. You'll have no room to bump you GPA up if you start to lag behind.</p>
<p>Secondly, having your MBA fresh out of college is pretty much the same as having a Bachelor's. Why? Experience. An MBA is very powerful coupled with experience, and truthfully coming out with zero experience will hinder you. Sure, you have 3 co-ops, but you don't have years of working experience in your related field. I don't have the starting salary numbers off hand, but I remember in a Drexel hand out, the MBA was making at most ~10k more. </p>
<p>Thirdly, by getting your MBA at Drexel, you are already 'handicapped'. Not to say that the LeBow experience isn't good, but it sure isn't the greatest. I know rankings are a weak way to measure a schools ability, but those top tier b-schools out rank Drexel in everyway, including salaries, education, and for producing CEO's. If you are serious in your career goals, you should look more into B-schools for the future. Think of it this way, would you rather take your grad school at Drexel, or NYU?</p>
<p>Forth, an MBA is used by many people as a mid-career escape route. By this, I mean if one has hit a dead end on their job, or realizes he/she has more potential, B-school is the best way to get out. If you attend a first/second tier b-school at this point in life, there will be many doors flung open for you. Again, there are other ways, such as getting your CFA, CPA etc. But B-school continues to be the top priority on everybodys list.</p>
<p>Fifth, your networking will be slim. Since you will be taking the MBA level courses with other students your age, they are in the same boat as far as career advancement. Consider the alternative: Your 26, and have around 3 years of experience. You go to a top tier b-school, only to meet other 26 year-olds, and older experienced people. Not only are they experienced, but they are from other companies/careers you would kill to work for. And most importantly, they have connections. Networking is the most important key in success, along with luck. By increasing your face time with other qualified students to attend the top b-school, you open that many more doors. </p>
<p>I don't want to scare anyone with the intent to do the accelerated MBA program. I have a lot more reasons for not doing it. But frankly, it all depends on your major/career goals. I actually came into Drexel as a Mechanical Engineering major, with the 5yr co-op/MBA. I soon realized that business was always my passion, and switched after my freshman year in t-dec. I considered business commerce, but I wanted a full fledged business education. Anyway, my point is that once you attend college, 99% of the time your goals will change. And that is precisely why college is so valuable. I have learned so much about myself and my life goals as a freshman, that my thoughts on life are totally different than that as a Senior in H.S. Read more, ask your counselors, and most importantly ask yourself what you want to accomplish. With that said, I plan to transfer within the next year ;P</p>
<p>wow twisty thanks so much for the informative post!</p>
<p>No problem, glad to help :)</p>
<p>Hi Twisty! have u heard of BA/MD accelerated program? what is your opinion over NYU undergrad? how is the faculty in med school? i can't get that info anywhere? can u help? All I see is about 14 prof or so. that's all? thx.</p>
<p>The Drexel Med School is AWESOME. It may not rank on some stupid US News thing, and maybe nobody here realizes it. I was accepted to the BS/MD program there (7 year), and I went to visit when I had my med school interview. I was really stunned by their innovative programs, use of technology, etc. Read the news and you will see some buzz about Drexel med for sure. Just last week I saw them on PBS, and the week before in the San Fran Chronicle. I would take it hands down over any other undergrad - even an Ivy. This is only a choice if you REALLY want do medicine, however. If you have any doubt in your mind, take the regular undergrad and give yourself some time - there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, if you are sure you want to do medicine, there's no reason not to take Drexel's BS/MD.</p>
<p>Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, although my opinions don't really matter!</p>
<p>From my understanding, the BS/MD program is great here. It is really competitive, and is located in the heart of the city. As visishs has pointed out, it's a great program if you know for SURE that you want to go into Med. Very highly regarded, and those students certainly get much respect.</p>
<p>As opposed to turning down an offer from NYU to attend the Drexel BS/MD program, that is tough. It depends on a lot of things, for example the location you want to work in. Do you want to work in Philadelphia or New York? Remember, location must also cross your mind into planning. </p>
<p>A friend of mine at Upenn was actually persuing a Chemical Engineering degree to construct a path to eventually becoming a doctor. He recently switched over to Wharton business, as he mentioned it did not matter what your undergrad was for going into Med school. So now, he is studying Finance at the number one school in America (for finance) and is going to Med school afterwards. My point here is this: You never know what you are going to do in the future. Until you have gone through your first year in college, it is hard to determine you career. Unless you were playing with needles and studying medicines at the age of 9, and have religiously followed the topic, you cannot be 100% sure.</p>
<p>This leads me to attending NYU. You can go to NYU with the goal of med in mind. IF you decide it's not for you, there is Stern, CAS, theatre, etc. NYU is a great opportunity in every major you go into. Don't limit yourself. The Drexel BS/MD program is great, but it dosen't leave a lot of room for discovery. That, you must decide in the end how serious you are in the your goals in med.</p>
<p>how is he going to take the mcats and get accepted to med school if he is majoring in finance? is he going to double major in something else?</p>
<p>Well, he is taking classes at Upenn that prepare for the mcats. Also, he mentioned enrolling into an mcats prep course outside of Upenn. He is a really smart guy, so I'm pretty sure he's got everything worked ou for himself.</p>