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Essay

Almost all applicants to Drexel are required to submit a 1-2 page essay online (except applicants to the undergraduate Nursing ACE and RN-BSN Degree Completion programs).

Undergraduate Essay Topics

  • Westphal College of Media Arts & Design applicants should relate their essay topic to their interest in their major. If you are applying to an accelerated degree in the Westphal College, your essay topic should relate to your selected major and why you are a good candidate for the program.
  • Accelerated degree applicants (except BA/BS/MD and BA/BS/JD) should describe the factors that influenced your decision to pursue an accelerated degree in your chosen profession.
  • All other applicants can write about why you are interested in your choice of major or you may write on any subject you choose.

Graduate Essay Topics

You are required to submit an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing graduate study. Refer to the Program Requirements and Deadlines for your program's specific essay topics and requirements, if applicable, before writing the essay.