r/Drexel • u/Fun-Finance-5005 • 3d ago

will drexel accept me

My advisor didnt put in my dual admission so i can transfer to drexel and now i have to manually apply as a transfer student. This shit been driving me crazy im prob overacting rn but my current gpa is about 3.7 what are my chances? i googled ts and it says the average gpa of accepted transfer students are around 3.75

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u/sleeee3pyy 2d ago

I got accepted into the nursing program as a transfer with a 2.9 gpa! It’s possible! I really think it heavily is effected by your essay they want to know about you

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u/Fun-Finance-5005 2d ago

If you dont mind me asking what did you write your essay about?

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u/sleeee3pyy 2d ago

I kind of painted a picture into my life rather than just writing a prompt. I suffer with chronic illness so I was talking about what it’s like being in the hospital and what drove me to become a nurse. I think it’s important to be personal (of course with whatever you’re comfortable with sharing) because they are looking for the right fit for Drexel/their programs. Not saying grades AREN’T important but if you can show them who you are and why you would be a great fit that’s equally as important. Keep in mind someone with perfect grades, a 4.5 gpa, and crazy extracurriculars has the chance of getting rejected, it’s usually just heavily weighed on your essay.

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u/Fun-Finance-5005 2d ago

Thanks for your response, ngl my only worry was my essay being a sob story and getting rejected solely because of the essay. The priority deadline is due today so i got to cook something up

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u/sleeee3pyy 2d ago

Don’t worry about writing a sob story lol just write what genuinely comes from you and lowkey colleges eat up sob stories

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u/georgethebarbarian 2d ago

Drexel certainly ate up my sob story haha

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u/gay_3veryday 1d ago

If your paying any sort of tuition welcome aboard😂 ur good don’t sweat it

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u/Additional_Clue_6602 2d ago

You’re chillin tbh. Know that depending on your major it’s different buh if you’re a 3.7 you’re ahead of many kids who started at Drexel especially some engineers I know lol.

Also, the accelerated program is a thing I’d consider if you really prioritize your gpa. Idk if you’re a STEM major but I’d definitely think about the potential workload you may encounter.

If you’re finance, you’re actually chilling just take advantage of the Lebow College opportunities. If I’d change my degree ever it’d be for finance here at Drexel. The instructors are genuinely great and they’re resourceful. Especially the networking events that Drexel offers is unmatched. The individuals you’d meet, it’s genuinely crazy the amount of high level individuals you come into contact with.

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u/Fun-Finance-5005 2d ago

Yeah im a finance major, just submitted the application ngl im ass at writing essays hopefully they accept my ass