Drexel vs. Northeastern

Colleges and Universities A-Z Drexel University
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<p>I'm a rising senior in high school and I'm getting ready to apply for colleges. I really only have two colleges that I want to go to, Drexel or Northeastern. I really have no idea which one I like better at this point and I'm wondering if I can even get in to either?
SAT- CR 730 M 680 W 660
ACT- 30
GPA- 3.9
Rank- top 15%</p>

<p>I've taken all gifted or AP classes through out high school, but I'm afraid that I might not have focused enough on extra curriculars. I was on the cross country team for two years, JCL for one, National Latin Honors Society for 3 years, and Film club treasurer for one year. I have been actively participating in Relay for Life since kindergarten and have been a team captain,and I also have helped create props and worked on the stage crew for my sister's dance shows for several years. </p>

<p>Another reason I am worried about acceptance is because I am applying for the Music Industry program. I hear that it highly competitive and so I'm trying to figure out a way to stand out from the other applicants. I'm working as a part of the Vans Warped Tour street team this summer, and I'm getting a job at a music venue near where I live once school starts up again. I also am taking a year long class for half the day at a technical school for music recording. </p>

<p>I would love to know your opinions on either school, the Music Industry program at both, and of course... my chances of even getting in. I appreciate any replies!!</p>

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<p>Hi
My son applied to both schools this past year (he just graduated h.s.) also to the music program…but to Music Technology. He got into both schools with much lower grades and lower SAT’s. I would urge you to apply to both EARLY ACTION. He had a lot of good extra curriculars (also took a Music Production class at community college) and has performed and produced his own stuff since 5th grade. We visited both schools and he liked the Drexel program a lot but did not like the Northeastern program. In the end he opted for SUNY Purchase Studio Production although he was leaning toward Drexel and almost positive he wanted to go there for several months.<br>
Good luck!
PS-If you can, try to get a recommendation from the professor at the community college.
Kathi</p>

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<p>Thank you for your reply! I visited both Drexel and Northeastern and actually liked both programs, though I’m beginning to think that the drexel program might be better overall. I was definately planning on applying early action, I actually have already submitted a portion of my application to Drexel when I visited (so I could waive the $75 fee), but I’m glad to know that it makes a difference. Getting a recommendation from the professor is also a really good idea that I never thought about. Thank you so much again and I hope your son is doing well at SUNY!!</p>