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Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

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Why are you interested in Drexel? Please also explain how you meet various elements of our mission compassionate care, diversity, spirited inquiry, collaboration, and opportunity (1500 characters).

1500 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

We recognize that each applicant’s journey is unique. If there were any extenuating circumstances that limited your involvement in service, academic, or other preparatory experiences—including MCAT preparation/taking—please share them here. If none, simply type “N/A” in the response area.

1500 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If you have applied to medical school before, reflect on any meaningful experiences, growth, or updates that you feel have enhanced your application since the last time you applied. If this is your first application cycle, simply type “N/A” in the response area.

1500 characters2025-2026New

What else do you feel is important for us to know about you? Are there any challenges over the last year that impacted your medical or non-medical service experiences? You can use this space to highlight something not addressed in your application, including new experiences not in your AMCAS application: ( 1000 words )

1000 words2022-2023, 2023-2024Historical

Please discuss all of your current and recent activities and engagements that have prepared you for medical school. Please be sure to include any traditional and/or non-traditional clinical exposures and volunteering experiences that you have done that are not already included in your application (2000 characters).

2000 characters2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Tell us about yourself and why you feel like you may be a good fit for Drexel University College of Medicine.

1500 characters2025-2026New