<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I'm a current freshman at Drexel University and I wanted to offer the chance to answer any questions any high school seniors/incoming freshman might have when deciding on Drexel. I'm a biology major doing a 4 year/1Co-Op and I'm in the Pennoni Honors Program. Feel free to ask any and all questions you might have, and I'll try my hardest to answer them! :)</p>
<p>Hullo,
Thanx for starting this thread!! 
I applied to drexel fall 2015 EA and am hoping that I will get in with some good financial aid, as the cost of attendance is SO high. I am an international student and intend to major in Public Health 4 year/1 Co op. Can u share your SAT score? Mine isn’t really great, so a bit worried. And did you apply for any aid? </p>
<p>Anyways hope you’re having a great time in Drexel! I have read some negative reviews abt the university but personally it’s my first choice uni and I really want to come there. Please share your experience so far. Hope to hear from you soon 
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<p>Hi there!</p>
<p>So I took the SATs twice. The first time I got a 1930 and the second time I got a 1980. My “superscore” of both tests was 1990. Your SAT isn’t the only thing Drexel would look at. I have some friends that didn’t do as well on their SATs but they still made it in with a good amount of scholarships from Drexel. And as for the financial aid, I received a lot of scholarship money from Drexel to begin with. The difference I took out in federal loans (the Parent PLUS loan specifically). I’m not completely sure if international students can apply for that loan, but if you can, I think that’s the best one to go with!</p>
<p>Also, I love Drexel! I know many people say negative things about it, but I don’t understand what they don’t like about it. The only thing that took me by surprise when I got here was how fast everything goes. Drexel’s quarter system leaves little wiggle room sometimes, but it’s taught me to be very productive!</p>
<p>Let me know if you want me to elaborate or if you have anymore questions! </p>
<p>Like any school, Drexel has some negatives. No school will be prefect. Every school will require some compromise and adjustment–all part of change and tranisitioning into adulthood. IMO, it’s more important to understand yourself as a student and a person. Be honest about what you want from your eduction, why type of environment you desire and how you function best.</p>
<p>For example, Drexel is a large university with an urban campus and a diverse student body. For some folks, that alone will be deal breaker. For others, it’s a main attraction.</p>
<p>Feel free to ask specific questions. But keep in mind, when reading reviews by others, it’s important to pay attention to both negative and positive aspects. Read the comments from your prospective. Then research on your own. Form your own opinions. Lots of kids (high school seniors) are overwhelmed with choices. Go with your “gut”. Good luck.</p>
<p>To s98130:</p>
<p>Like what momneeds2no said, it really depends on the person. I remember that the main thing I liked about Drexel was its diversity and how it was in the city (everything seems so alive all the time). I have friends that preferred a more closed, quiet campus. The quarter system is also a big thing people focus on when questioning whether or not they want to come to Drexel.</p>
<p>I really like Drexel, and one of it’s main attractions to me is it’s diversity and urban campus…so just a question, how important are sports (both for the local professional teams and for the school’s teams themselves) for students there? I am a big sports fan (especially basketball, soccer, baseball and football) and I would to know if others on campus share those interests. I know the following already: you guys don’t have a football team but you do have a basketball team.Thanks.</p>
<p>My daughter just finished month 2 of her first year. She played varsity tennis in high school, but never really followed sports as a “fan” nor was she overly “school spirited”. Since starting school in September, she typically attends roughly one Drexel game (and post game party) per week. Apparently, it’s part of her new social life. (Go figure.) Drexel also has pretty even male/female ratio. I’m confident you’ll find other “sports fans”, if they’ll be painting faces and burning couches, i don’t know. (not the info she’d share with mom) The school also offers heavily-discounted tickets to some of the other Philly pro-team’s events. </p>
<p>Yeah, I’m not exactly the face-painting type, but I love sports and want to go into a career in it (though I’m obviously not going to playing those sports professionally). And I’m not just talking about the school’s sports; I’m also referring to professional sports as well.</p>
<p>Also, do you know anyone in the TV Production Major? And if you do, do you know what they think of it?</p>
<p>My D is part of the Westphal school. Very organized. Accessible and invested faculty. I would contact them directly with your specific questions. If you have a particular area of interest ask about relavant co-ops. Talk to more than one person. Get a varity of view points. (this is true of all schools) Also, check out the course offerings and major requirements on Drexel’s website. Don’t be afraid to ask tons of questions. Can you visit? Before visiting, get as much info as you can. So you can ask informed questions. Honestly, the programming and student work product was what sold my D on Drexel. We wish we knew more about how the quater system limits study abroad oppurtunites, for example. Right now. I’d focus on your applicantion. Once accepted then get down to the nutz and bolts. </p>
<p>OneYearLeft:</p>
<p>Although I don’t take part in any sports at Drexel, I have a lot of friends that do! The people on the sports teams at Drexel are really close with each other. Unfortunately, we don’t have a football team but we do have nearly everything else! Drexel does offer discounted tickets to the various sports events around Philly so that’s a big plus!</p>
<p>I don’t know anyone personally in the TV Production Major, but I’ve spoken in passing with a few of them. They seem to really love it so far. I have close friends in Westphal and they say it’s a good amount of work but they love doing it so it never really gets to them.</p>
<p>I would definitely come tour the school if you can. You would get to see if you could see yourself here and if it’s the school for you.</p>
<p>I hope that answered your questions!</p>
<p>Oh I’ve been to the school already and really liked it, but I didn’t really think to ask those questions on my tour (I was unsure of my major at the time).</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/TELE/”>http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/TELE/</a></p>
<p>Examples of student work product linked above. </p>
<p>My D did two visits. She had more questions on her second visit, after seeing other schools. It a big choice. </p>
<p>Hello, D just accepted to Drexel for Chem Engineering in the Honors Program. @narwha1, could you talk about some your experiences as an honors student? Do you live in the honors residential community in Millenium Hall? </p>
<p>Hi @jmek15!</p>
<p>In my opinion, the honors program at Drexel is great. I live in the honors community in Millennium Hall, which is great. It’s the newest building out of all of the freshman dorms, so there are many great, new features in this building that you wouldn’t find in the other ones. The building itself has private, single-use bathrooms and showers with a communal sink area on both sides of each floor. It also has a sky lounge on the 17th floor, which has a great view of Philadelphia. There are often honors-related events in the sky lounge too. Anyone in the building is allowed to go up to use the lounge, but sometimes it gets a little packed. If that happens, however, students can go to one of the two lounges on their floor (on floor 16 there’s only 1 lounge, and floor 17 just has the sky lounge). I love living in Millennium! I love my floor so much, and I really love the easy access to an honors director (there is one who has an office on the first floor of Millennium) and events within the building. I can answer more questions about Millennium and the residential community if you’d like!</p>
<p>As for being an honors student, I’m really glad I’m in the program. We get early class registration, which is so helpful. Many people will talk about how nice it is, but it truly is a life-saver when you’re trying to get into a class with limited seats. We get to choose our classes about 2.5-3 weeks before everyone else. Seats fill up fast, so having such an early advantage is really amazing. Also, the honors events Drexel has are really fun. For example, I went to listen to a chocolate expert talk about chocolate on the 17th floor of Millennium and they gave free lunch. There’s also a “ticket Tuesday” event once every quarter when you put in a deposit of $20 (which is just to hold your spot, you get it back when you get your ticket) to go to fun and special events in Philadelphia. If you have more questions about the honors program, feel free to ask! :)</p>
<p>Just got into the Honors Program and I couldn’t be happier. I find Drexel so unique among the schools I have looked at. We went during an Open House in the Fall and University City had so much energy. I also just saw Drexel in a new list of Top 10 rising schools! @narwha1, how many Honors events are there per quarter and do you feel a “bond” with the other Honors students. Is it seperated by school (i.e. Business vs Engineering)? Do you know anything about the Custom Design program as I would like to blend my interests? And when do you find out if you were selected for the Star program? Lastly, are the music ensembles a presence on campus? Sorry for all the questions. I have been admitted to 9/10 schools, waiting on the last but Drexel Honors is really peaking my interest. I did get into Northeastern and Northwestern but perfer approachable Philadelphia over expensive Boston and Chicago. Is there an area that shows your true net too, after co op as money coming in should offset the overall cost? It seems like you no longer pay tuition during co op, is that correct? Thanks! Plus, I do find the Dragon to be the best mascot I have seen! lol</p>
<p>Westnovasalle. Congrats. I cann’t answer any of your questions. BUT I will say that you should seriously check out the honors program. For a large u , drexel does an amazing job of creating small supportive communities. In addition to speaking with students ypu should address your financial questions to the school. </p>
<p>I was accepted to Drexel as a regular student and I was wondering does it give me a bad advantage when it comes to choosing classes or any other activites since as @narwha1 mentioned honor students get priority picks. Also, how hard is it to change majors in Drexel? I was not sure of what to pursue and choose environmental science since it seems to be the one I am interested now, but I may change my mind throughout as I finish my highschool. Anyways, thanks for this thread! </p>
<p>Do you know anyone in/anything about the 5 year accelerated Physician Assistant program?? Course rigor, how it works, etc?</p>
<p>About course selection. Your first quarter courses are assigned. Second quater you meet with an advisor and review your class picks. My d actually enrolled on line while sitting in her advisors office. In her major, drexel provides a four year plan sheet outlining pretty much every class you will take. My drexel daughter loves this system. It would drive me nuts. You should look on line for the outline and pacing of classes required for your major. I think it’s sorta easy to change majors the first year inside your school. After the second year you’re into the co op cycles so it becomes much less practical. </p>
<p>About the honors program. I think you should call and ask if you can have your application re-reviews for the honors program–if you really want to partake. If not some of the floor in millennium are regular. Million is the newest and most modern dorm. It’s pretty fabulous. Race has apartment style suites. Myers is the oldest. It’s a walk-up low rise with a more homey feel. There are also other dorms. If you don’t persue honors then you should really investigate one of the learning communities.<br>
Drexel does an excellent job of building all communities inside a large u. </p>