PS Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel; your short-term and long-term career plans; and how your background, experience, interest, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully. For fall 2017 and future terms, submit your essay with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application. GPA Although a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is strongly desired, an applicant with a lower cumulative GPA will be considered if other strengths are apparent in the application. CV For fall 2017 and future terms, upload your résumé as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application. Fee an application fee of $75 U.S. is required RL Three letters of recommendation are required. To electronically request recommendations, you must list your recommenders and their contact information on your application. We advise that you follow up with your recommenders to ensure they received your recommendation request — they may need to check their junk mail folder. Additionally, it is your responsibility to confirm that your recommenders will submit letters by your application deadline and follow up with recommenders who have not completed their recommendations. For fall 2017 and future terms, request recommendations with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application. Transcript Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended. Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the college/university seal over the flap. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Mailing Addresses Drexel University College of Medicine Biomedical Graduate Studies 2900 Queen Lane; Suite G24 Philadelphia, PA 19129