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Essay

Almost all applicants to Drexel are required to submit a 250-500 word essay online (except applicants to the Nursing ACE program).

Undergraduate Essay Topics

  • Westphal College of Media Arts & Design applicants: Relate your essay topic to your interest in your intended major. To confirm that your intended major is in Westphal, view our Undergraduate Majors.
  • BA/BS/JD applicants: Relate your essay topic to your interest in obtaining a juris doctorate degree at Drexel and your motivation for pursuing a career in law. You can include information about your academic and personal backgrounds that is relevant to preparing you for this program.
  • BA/BS/MD applicants: Refer to the College of Medicine Supplemental Application for specific essay topics.
  • BS/MS in Psychology applicants: Qualified applicants will be requested to submit an additional essay.
  • Custom-Designed major applicants: Qualified applicants will be requested to submit additional admission materials.
  • All other applicants: You may 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 a 1-2 page 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.