Drew Alumni Recruitment Team
Manual
2011-2012
Table of Contents
DART Program Welcome and Introduction……………………………………………………………3
DART Member Responsibilities and Activities………………………………………………………...4
Admission Calendar and Cycle………………………………………………………………………….5
Drew University 2011-2012 Fact Sheet………………………………………………………………..6
Majors, Minors, and Special Programs at Drew……………………………………………………….7
Dual-Degree B.A./M.D. Program………………………………………………………………………17
College Nights/Fairs…………………………………………………………………………………….19
Alumni Interviews………………………………………………………………………………………..22
Difficult Questions and Suggested Responses………………………………………………………22
Distinctive Features of Drew…………………………………………………………………………...29
The Admissions Dictionary……………………………………………………………………………..33
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DART Program Welcome and Introduction
The DART program was created to maintain Drew’s competitive position in the college
marketplace by utilizing qualified alumni to help identify and recruit prospective students. A
student’s decision to attend a college or university is clearly influenced by those personally
affiliated with the institution, such as faculty, staff, students, and alumni. As alumni, DART
members are in a unique position to effectively communicate the value of a Drew education
since members are living proof – you are true Drew success stories.
This manual was designed by the Office of College Admissions at Drew to serve as a
guide to assist alumni admission volunteers in their efforts to recruit prospective Drew students.
In it, you will find information concerning guidelines and procedures, as well as helpful facts to
reacquaint yourself with programs offered at Drew. Contact information for the chairs and
directors of all the major departments are also included. In addition, you will find suggested
answers to questions you may receive from students or parents, as well as information
concerning Drew’s distinctive features. Also included are the names and contact information of
the professional admission staff members at Drew along with the regions of the country he or
she recruits. Finally, you will find the Drew Admissions Dictionary, which is intended to
familiarize you with admissions terminology. Please use this manual as a reference whenever
and wherever you are representing Drew.
Please feel free to contact the Office of College Admission at (973) 408-DREW if you
have any comments or questions throughout the year. Thank you for your efforts, and welcome
to DART!
DART COORDINATOR(S): Stacy Sailer C’10, Admission Counselor, asailer@drew.edu
Kate Balboni C’09, Admission Counselor, kbalboni@drew.edu
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: (973) 408-3112
ALUMNI OFFICE: (973) 408-3229
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Responsibilities of a DART Member Include:
1. Attending DART training sessions offered by the Drew University Office of College
Admission.
2. Representing Drew University at local college fairs and participating in post-fair wrap-up
with the DART Coordinator. This includes compiling all Information Request Cards
completed by students at the event and returning them as well as the College Fair
Evaluation Sheet to the DART Coordinator immediately following the fair.
3. Interviewing prospective students either on- or off-campus. After the interview, the DART
member must complete the Interview Review form and return it to the DART Coordinator.
4. Participating in admissions-sponsored recruitment and yield events held on- and offcampus.
5. Participating in the Adopt-a-High School Program. DART members are invited to visit
their high school alma mater or the high school his or her son or daughter attends to
promote Drew to guidance counselors and prospective students.
6. Serve as an Alumni Mentor and have students read short biographies of you on the
Admissions webpage to see what alumni are doing after graduating from Drew.
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The Admissions Cycle Calendar
Time Period
Admissions Staff
DART
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Fall Travel
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College Fairs
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Information Sessions and Tours
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Interviews with Prospective
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Overnight hosting available

Open Houses for Prospective Students
Students
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Serve as an Alumni Mentor

Visit your High School alma
mater
November –
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Fall Travel (continued)
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College Fairs
February

Information Sessions and Tours

Interviews with Prospective

Overnight hosting available
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Application Review
o
Students

Serve as an Alumni Mentor

Participate in Spring Yield
November 1 – Early Decision I Application
Deadline
o
December 1 – Dual BA/MD Application Deadline
o
January 15 –
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Early Decision II Application Deadline
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Early Action Application Deadline
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EOS/EOF Program Application
Deadline
o
February – April
February 15 –
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Regular Decision Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline
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Information Sessions and Tours
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Overnight hosting available
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Spring Yield Receptions
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Scholarship Reception
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Spring Saturday – Admitted Student Open House
Receptions
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Participate in Scholarship
Reception and Spring
Saturday
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Write Alumni Letter for the
admitted student campaign
April – August
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Spring and Summer Travel
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May 1 – Enrollment Deadline
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Information Sessions and tours available throughout the
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Represent Drew at Spring
college fairs
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Serve as an Alumni Mentor
summer
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Mailing of application materials
Ongoing initiatives include telephone and e-mail campaigns involving congratulatory
correspondence with admitted and enrolled students from local and outreach areas.
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Drew Fact Sheet 2011-2012
Listed below are some quick facts and reference information for your use.
University Population: Approximately 2,500
College of Liberal Arts Population: Approximately 1,600
Date Founded: 1867 (Seminary), 1928 (CLA), 1955 (Graduate)
# of Academic Majors: 40
# of Academic Minors: 19
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All majors can also be minors except for neuroscience
Average Class Size: 15-20
Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Percent of faculty with terminal degrees: 95%
Average GPA: 3.400
Average SAT: 1170*
Average ACT: 27-28 composite
Cost of Tuition for 2011-2012: $40,128
Room & Board: $11,150
Average Financial Aid Package Received: $17,000
Students Who Live on Campus: 87%
Students from Out-of-State: 47%
Job Placement After Graduation: 62%
Graduate/Professional School: 28.5%
*We currently only review the Math and Verbal sections. In 2005, Drew became a Test Optional School. Instead of
standardized test scores, students can submit a graded analytical/research paper from 11 th or 12th grade for review.
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Majors, Minors, and Special Programs at Drew
Academic Majors
Additional Minors
Anthropology
American Studies
Art
Archaeology
Art History
Arts Administration & Museology
Behavioral Science
Asian Studies
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Business, Society, and Culture
Biological Anthropology
Dance
Biology
European Studies
Chemistry
Holocaust Studies
Chinese Studies
Humanities
Classics
Italian
Computer Science
Jewish Studies
Economics
Latin American Studies
English
Linguistics Studies
Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Middle East Studies
French
Public Health
German
Russian
History
Western Heritage
Mathematics
World Literature
Music
Writing
Neurosciences
Pan-African Studies
Special Programs
Philosophy
Dual-Degree in Engineering & Applied
Physics
Science
Political Science
Dual-Degree in Medicine
Psychology
Pre-Law Preparation
Religious Studies
Pre-Medicine Preparation
Sociology
Teacher Certification
Spanish
Theater Arts
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Women’s and Gender Studies
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AT DREW
Very often you will meet prospective students who are interested in subjects that you have never studied.
In order to help you give the most informed overview possible, we have designed this section of the
manual to include important information on every academic department in the College of Liberal Arts.
AMERICAN STUDIES: A study of America’s unique literature, history, politics, arts, sociology and
economics. With courses from several varied departments, this interdisciplinary minor enhances students’
perspectives on the American experience. Learning about the distinct attributes of American culture
provides the foundation for a well-rounded course of study. The flexibility of the curriculum and wealth
of courses to choose from allow students to concentrate on their individual interests.
Contact: Lillie Edwards, ledwards@drew.edu, (973) 408-3013
ANTHROPOLOGY: Drew’s anthropology program encompasses classroom dialogues, archaeological
excavations, travel to foreign countries and lessons about the origins of commonly used words and
phrases. Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities such as the Drew Summer Science
Institute (DSSI), which teams them with a member of the faculty to work on a project of current relevance
or historical significance.
Contact: Maria Masucci, mmasucci@drew.edu, (973) 408-3496
ART (STUDIO): Drew’s art department is in the new Dorothy Young Center for the Arts. The Art Wing
has first rate studios for painting, drawing, sculpture, design, ceramics, printmaking and photography.
Selected senior art majors are given their own work space in the senior studios to create works for the
Senior Thesis exhibition. All art majors participate in the Semester on Contemporary Art during their
junior or senior year. The trips involve studio visits with significant artists, viewing art in galleries and
museum exhibitions and discussions with artists, critics, gallery owners and museum curators. Drew art
majors can also have their own curatorial experience through the arts administration minor or as seniors
curating shows for the Student Gallery. In addition the Korn Gallery mounts six exhibitions annually—
four of professional artists and two of student work. Selected students work with the gallery coordinator
in mounting these shows and staging receptions.
Contact: Raymond Stein, rstein@drew.edu, (973) 408-3199
ART HISTORY: Students who major in art history benefit from Drew’s close proximity to the galleries
and museums of New York City. The Semester on Contemporary Art brings classroom lessons to life
through weekly trips to the five boroughs. In the city, students view and discuss prominent works, and
meet with major artists in their studios. Additional hands-on learning opportunities can be found through
internships at local places of artistic importance. Many intern at the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney,
Guggenheim, Drawing Center, New Museum, Montclair Museum and a number of galleries in the area.
Contact: Peggy Kuntz, mkuntz@drew.edu, (973) 408-3796
ASIAN STUDIES: Regional and global perspectives can be found in lessons about the Far East’s cultural
diversity. Drew’s interdisciplinary Asian studies minor fosters the development of these perspectives
through course work in several different departments. To satisfy the curriculum, students may take
courses in Chinese language, literature, anthropology, art, history, political science and religion. Since the
Asian studies curriculum focuses heavily on the exploration of the region, students can apply approved
study-abroad programs towards the completion of the minor. The university regularly offers Drew
International Seminars that take students to China for 23 days of field study.
Contact: Bai Di, dbai@drew.edu, (973) 408-3503
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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: Combining anthropology, psychology and sociology, Drew’s behavioral
science program provides clear understandings of the social and cultural aspects of human functioning.
Hands-on experience in the social sciences can be found through internships, which are an obligatory part
of the major’s curriculum. In past years, students have been able to get competitive positions in the public
and private sectors. The course work and experiential components of the behavioral science program
prepare students for many different graduate programs and career paths after college. Majors have been
hired to work in the fields of education, school psychology, social work, speech pathology, law,
management, human relations and many others.
Contact: Joslyn Cassady, jcassady@drew.edu, (973) 408-3343
BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: With a curriculum that provides inclusive training
in biology and chemistry, Drew’s biochemistry major is the natural choice for students with interests in
both fields. To demonstrate how different sciences can interact and complement each other, the program
places an emphasis on collaboration between the college’s biology and chemistry departments. Students
often take laboratory courses that focus on long-term, inquiry-based projects. In fact, they are encouraged
to pursue their own scientific curiosities as their knowledge becomes more advanced. For students who
prefer guided scientific exploration, opportunities to do research with faculty members are abundant.
Some recent projects have included research on the molecular and chemical basis of cancer and cancer
therapeutics, Alzheimer’s disease and antibiotic development.
Contact: Adam Cassano, acassano@drew.edu, (973) 408-3341
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY: Biological anthropology studies humans as the products of biology,
culture, environment and organism (developmental history). It takes a comparative and evolutionary
approach to understanding humans and their closest primate relatives. It deals with important questions
about human existence: Where did we come from? How did we get here? What is our relationship to the
rest of nature? These and other concerns of the discipline go to the very core of what it means to be
human and inform such debates as the biological validity of race or to what extent humans are innately
violent. This interdisciplinary major combines course work in anthropology, biology and chemistry in an
attempt to deepen students' understanding of human biology and behavior, of what it means to be
human. We teach and engage in field and laboratory research in primate and human behavioral ecology,
osteology, paleontology, evolutionary genetics, infectious disease and other areas designed to prepare
students for graduate study or employment in biological and forensic anthropology as well as in human
biology, primatology, human genetics and the health professions.
Contact: Linda van Blerkom, lvanbler@drew.edu, (973) 408-3701
BIOLOGY: Exciting and relevant research experiences, classroom dialogues and field trips are all central
components of the biology experience at Drew. The goal of the department’s faculty is to help students
understand broad concepts within the discipline and apply them to hands-on laboratory experiments. To
maximize the autonomy of students, the biology department allows them to choose from several available
study concentrations which include ecology and behavior, molecular and cellular biology, systems
biology and pre-health professions. Research opportunities through the Drew Summer Science Institute
(DSSI) and the Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE) are strongly encouraged. DSSI
encompasses scientific exploration under the close tutelage of a faculty member, while RISE allows
students to do lab work with former industrial scientists. Many of Drew’s biology alumni/ae have been
successful in competitive graduate programs, such as Harvard University’s Program in Biology and
Biomedical Science and Vanderbilt University’s Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences. Those
who have entered the workforce after completing their studies at Drew have joined such entities as Merck
& Company and the Alzheimer’s Research Center at Harvard/Massachusetts General.
Contact: Roger Knowles, rknowles@drew.edu, (973) 408-3561
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BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND CULTURE: The interdisciplinary study of business organization, corporate
culture and market systems can be found within the curriculum of the business, society and culture
minor. The program, which focuses on business from diverse perspectives, integrates courses from the
departments of economics, sociology, history, ethics and computer science. Students can concentrate on
topics of interest to them by choosing between the communication, culture, commerce and ideology track,
and the business, society and polity track.
Contact: Jennifer Kohn, jkohn@drew.edu, (973) 408-3409
BUSINESS STUDIES: Drew believes the next generation of business leaders needs more than a basic
business education. In our new business studies major, you’ll go beyond the balance sheet to consider the
history of work, the business of sustainability and the economic theory that underpins it all. You’ll also go
beyond the classroom, taking advantage of Drew’s location 30 miles from the financial capital of the
world to study on Wall Street or intern at a major corporation. And, like all Drew students, you’ll benefit
from the excellent teaching and mentoring that are the hallmarks of a Drew education.
Contact: Fred Curtis, fcurtis@drew.edu, (973) 408-3432
CHEMISTRY: The chemistry curriculum offers six study options, two of which are certified by the
American Chemical Society (ACS). Students may choose to complete the basic major’s requirements or
concentrate on traditional chemistry (ACS certified), chemistry/biochemistry (ACS certified), chemistry
education or chemical engineering. The available co-op employment program incorporates two summers
and one semester of full-time work in a position related to chemistry. The breadth of experiences offered
by the department prepares students for graduate work and employment in the field.
Contact: Juliette Lantz, jlantz@drew.edu, (973) 408-3108
CHINESE STUDIES: By focusing on culture and history, the Chinese department underscores important
aspects of China’s language and society. Field trips and films are used to supplement classroom lectures
and enhance the breadth of students' perspectives. Studies within this discipline provide significant
advantages in the world of commerce and business in light of China’s rapidly growing economy. Students
add experiential elements to their courses of study through programs abroad. Several month-long Drew
International Seminars (DIS) in China have allowed students to develop their language skills and apply
their knowledge. Contact: Bai Di, dbai@drew.edu, (973) 408-3503
CLASSICS: The classics program at Drew engages students in an interdisciplinary study of the ancient
world. Classical art, religion, philosophy, language, law and science have all contributed to the foundation
of modern day society, and the study of such topics can enhance students’ appreciation for the beginnings
of our civilization. Within the department, two courses of study exist. The classics program has a
traditional, language-based curriculum, while the classical studies program encompasses a cultural
assessment of antiquity. In the past, faculty members from the department have given students
experiential opportunities by leading month-long Drew International Seminars to Greece.
Contact: John Lenz, jlenz@drew.edu, (973) 408-3275
COMPUTER SCIENCE: At Drew, studying the mathematical elements of quantity, space, structure and
change is done through logical reasoning and abstraction. In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge
about math itself, students also can choose to study one of its most prevalent applications—computer
science. Learning about algorithms, computation and programming prepares students for exciting
graduate studies and careers in this constantly expanding field. As the country’s first liberal arts
institution to provide laptop computers for all students, Drew’s commitment to technology has
contributed to the high quality of the computer science program.
Contact: Shannon Bradshaw, sbradsha@drew.edu, (973) 408-3198
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DANCE: The dance minor is dedicated to the study of dance in the context of a broad based liberal arts
education. The goal of the minor is to create well rounded dance artists who are: effective collaborators,
literate in the study of dance (written, verbal and in practical), and are able to critically analyze dance
performance.
Contact: Jim Bazewicz, jbazewic@drew.edu, (973) 408-3059
ECONOMICS: Lessons and dialogues about the production, consumption and distribution of goods and
services are major parts of the study of economics at Drew. The department’s faculty members are
committed to illuminating the connection between economics and history, politics, society and the
environment. Drew’s Wall Street Semester, which allows students to experience the world of economics
first-hand, encompasses spending two days a week in New York City’s Financial District for lectures,
discussions and hands-on experience. The economics faculty has maximized the autonomy of their
students by allowing them to focus on one of the following concentrations: general economics,
international economies, economic and public policy, and business, finance and money.
Contact: Jennifer Olmstead, jolmstead@drew.edu, (973) 408-3417
ENGLISH: In Drew’s English program you will be immersed in the vitality of human language and
explore the range of possibilities for literary expression across time. The Drew English program also
allows students to chart their own paths. You can combine creative writing and the study of literature;
follow the development of a genre (such as the novel, poetry or drama); study a period in depth (whether
that's medieval or 20th century); focus on race and ethnicity or gender studies and literature; focus on
literature in English from the Caribbean or India; combine theatre, visual arts, philosophy, or religious
studies and literature. The Drew London Semester is wildly popular (prominent members of London’s
literary scene are often guest speakers in the program’s courses). Graduates from the program are
currently working as spokespersons for nonprofit organizations, editors, high school and college teachers,
information and technology experts, college administrators, ministers, lawyers and journalists.
Contact: Sandra Jamieson, sjamieso@drew.edu, (973) 408-3499
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & SUSTAINABILITY: The interconnected fields of environmental
studies and environmental sustainability address some of the most important issues of our time, including
loss of biodiversity, resource depletion, climate change and growing shortage of fresh water in many parts
of the world. The Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ESS) major at Drew University is designed
to educate students on all aspects of these any many other issues. Further, it focuses on how society can
live sustainably with the natural environment, using it without abusing it. Thus, the ESS major is based
both on scientific understanding of the natural environment and coursework focused on human and
societal impacts on nature. The major has three options – environmental science, environmental
sustainability and society and a general option – that will allow students to tailor the major to their
specific interests and career goals. All students will take courses in several disciplines – including natural
and social sciences and humanities.
Contact: Sara Webb, swebb@drew.edu, (973) 408-3550
EUROPEAN STUDIES: The interdisciplinary study of modern Europe includes course work in the
humanities, social sciences and arts. In addition to the European studies minor's focus on the continent as
a whole, the curriculum includes material on the identities of individual countries. Study-abroad programs
that add experience to knowledge are strongly supported by the minor’s faculty members. Drew’s London
Semester gives students the chance to experience the politics, arts and literatures associated with the
United Kingdom.
Contact: Monica Cantero-Exojo, mcantero@drew.edu, (973) 408-3662
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FRENCH: Drew’s French department offers more than just a language curriculum. Courses on the
cultures of France, francophone Africa and the Caribbean are also taught. Drew International Seminars
(DIS) to French-speaking regions are regularly offered. Trips in the recent past include France (Paris and
Toulouse), Martinique and Tunisia. Students are also encouraged to apply for approved study-abroad
semesters in regions related to French.
Contact: Marie-Pascale Pieretti, mpierett@drew.edu, (973) 408-3506
GERMAN: The German program has a distinctive, well-articulated range of courses in which students
engage in the culture and language of the German-speaking countries through texts, films and computer
resources. Opportunities for study in a German-speaking country are readily available through summer,
one-semester, full academic year or Drew International Seminar programs. Students can also choose to
attend one of the high-quality stateside German immersion programs.
Contact: Josh Kavaloski, jkavalos@drew.edu, (973) 408-3549
HISTORY: Drew’s history curriculum gives students insights into the problems facing societies today
through the study of yesterday. The department’s faculty members allow majors and minors to focus their
studies on a region of personal interest; historical explorations of America, Europe, Latin America, the
Middle East and Asia are all offered, as well as on African-American and women’s history.
Contact: Sharon Sundue, ssundue@drew.edu, (973) 408-3171
HOLOCAUST STUDIES: Drew’s holocaust studies minor focuses on the activities of the Nazis between
1933 and 1945. Through learning about the teachings and discourse of scholars, psychologists, artists,
theologians, historians, educators and political and social scientists, students can approach questions
about the holocaust with knowledge of diverse perspectives. Courses for this program are drawn from the
departments of history, Jewish studies, English, philosophy, political science, psychology and German.
Contact: Ann Saltzman, asaltzma@drew.edu, (973) 408-3354
HUMANITIES: The humanities courses offer the opportunity to roam historically and to explore across
fields and cultures with issues relevant to the present. The core of the program is a set of Western
comparative humanities courses taught by a team of faculty from among the anthropology, art, classics,
history, literature, music and religion departments.
Contact: Jim Hala, jhala@drew.edu, (973) 408-3297
ITALIAN: The Italian courses (language, literature, culture and cinema) are taught entirely in Italian. The
minor provides opportunities for students to acquire both proficiency in the Italian language, and a good
knowledge and appreciation of Italy’s rich cultural tradition. Students who want a full immersion in the
language and culture of Italy can participate in our summer program in Venice or apply for a studyabroad semester in Italy through the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs.
Contact: Emanuele Occhipinti, eocchipi@drew.edu, (973) 408-3831
JEWISH STUDIES: This interdisciplinary minor provides insights into the religion, history, literature,
languages, civilizations and contributions of the world’s relatively small Jewish population. Through their
studies, students become knowledgeable about the traditions and rituals associated with the faith.
Contact: Allan Nadler, anadler@drew.edu, (973) 408-3222
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES: Drew’s Latin American studies minor blends courses from the
departments of history, humanities, anthropology, political science and Spanish, allowing undergraduates
to experience different aspects of Latin American culture. Drew’s Latin American studies students have
traveled to Latin American countries through the Drew International Seminar program and by applying
for approved opportunities through the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs.
Contact: Nancy Noguera, nnoguera@drew.edu, (973) 408-3890
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MATHEMATICS: At Drew, studying the mathematical elements of quantity, space, structure and change
is done through logical reasoning and abstraction. In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge about math
itself, students also can choose to study one of its most prevalent applications—computer science.
Learning about algorithms, computation and programming prepares students for exciting graduate studies
and careers in this constantly expanding field.
Contact: Chris Apelian, capelian@drew.edu, (973) 408-3467
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES: Drew’s Middle East studies minor focuses on the tapestry of cultures,
religions and lifestyles that exist in this region of the world. This interdisciplinary study allows students to
explore the Middle East’s history, politics, languages, literature, economics, religions and cultures. Trips
to this region historically have been offered by the Drew International Seminar program, which most
recently brought students to Egypt, Israel and Yemen.
Contact: Carlos Yordan, cyordan@drew.edu, (973) 408-3365
MUSIC: The music department’s curriculum incorporates lessons in music history, theory/composition
and performance practices, which thoroughly prepare undergraduates for success in their musical
endeavors. Inside the classroom, students get to take advantage of Drew’s state-of-the-art concert
hall. Outside of the classroom, Drew offers music students many opportunities to practice their craft;
participating in the University Chorale, the University Chamber Orchestra, the University Wind Ensemble,
Brass Ensemble, Flute Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, chamber ensembles and the Madrigal Singers are great
ways for majors and minors to enhance their musical abilities.
Contact: Norman Lowrey, nlowrey@drew.edu, (973) 408-3421
NEUROSCIENCES: The interdisciplinary neuroscience major gives students an inclusive understanding
of biology, psychology and chemistry, and provides a solid foundation for advanced studies. The different
perspectives provided by these three subjects help students comprehend the known intricacies of the brain.
Seminars on Alzheimer’s disease and pharmacology are regularly offered by the neurosciences faculty, in
addition to routinely sponsored seminars on neurological diseases.
Conact: Christina McKittrick, cmckittr@drew.edu, (973) 408-3742
PAN-AFRICAN STUDIES: Drew’s Pan-African studies major offers a comparative examination of the
cultures that exist on the African continent. Drawing from the humanities, social sciences, behavioral
sciences and fine arts, this program gives students a comprehensive view of the experiences of African
people and those of African decent. The study of the history, politics and socioeconomic structures
associated with this region of the world are major components of the curriculum. Students of Pan-African
studies frequently take advantage of study-abroad opportunities that bring them to regions related to their
topical interests. Historically, Drew International Seminars in Ghana and Eritrea have been offered.
Contact: Lillie Edwards, ledwards@drew.edu, (973) 408-3013
PHILOSOPHY: Through the study of great philosophers and concepts, students can seek to find their
own answers and apply them to their lives. In recognition of the discipline’s subjective nature, the faculty
encourage students to follow their own paths of rationality while adhering to philosophy’s basic
principles.
Contact: Erik Anderson, eanderso@drew.edu, (973) 408-3871
PHYSICS: The physics curriculum at Drew lays the groundwork for strong understandings of astronomy,
engineering and other sciences. To support independent study, Drew has two experimental labs that are
used for NSF grant-funded research in atomic physics and optics/photonics. Students can apply to
conduct research with faculty members in the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI) or with retired
members of scientific industries through The Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE).
Contact: David McGee, dmcgee@drew.edu, (973) 408-3081
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POLITICAL SCIENCE: Drew’s political science department offers courses in four divisions—
comparative politics, political theory, American politics and international relations. This framework
allows students to focus on the area that is of the greatest interest. Drew’s study-abroad and off-campus
programs give undergraduates opportunities to travel to London to study the British Parliamentary system.
The Semester on the United Nations incorporates weekly trips to New York City to hear from prominent
guest lecturers.
Contact: Andrea Talentino, atalenti@drew.edu, (973) 408-3424
PSYCHOLOGY: With emphases on experiential learning, mentoring, independent study and the use of
technology, the psychology curriculum provides many opportunities for students to become academically
well-rounded. Students are encouraged to participate in independent or directed research through Drew’s
Child Development Lab, Cognition Lab, Social Psychology Lab and Biological Psychology Lab.
Internships that offer hands-on learning experiences are strongly encouraged and can be found through
the university’s academic internship office.
Contact: Patrick Dolan, pdolan@drew.edu, (973) 408-3558
PUBLIC HEALTH: The Public Health Minor is a multidisciplinary program that bridges the biomedical
sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It offers a population-level approach (as contrasted with the
individual patient-centered approach of clinical medicine) to solving health problems with a strong focus
on scientific, social, and ethical principles. International health is central to this program, as health in
today’s world must be understood in global context. Public health’s focus historically was and still is on
the prevention of diseases, disabilities, and disorders through a variety of means including health
education. It has a long and venerable ancestry, and the research it stimulated has been shaping health
care policy since the outset of the Industrial Revolution.
Contact: Afeworki Mascio, amascio@drew.edu, (973) 408-3351
RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Drew’s religious studies curriculum—which combines history, sociology,
philosophy, textual criticism, ethics, psychology and anthropology—encompasses the secular study of the
world’s faith traditions. Scholarly discussions and debates are significant parts of the academic experience
of majoring or minoring in this discipline. The diversified and well-rounded course offerings of the
department are split into four categories: religious traditions of the world; sacred texts, interpretation and
modern textual studies; philosophy, theology and ethics; and history, society and religion. To engage in a
comparative study, students must focus comprehensively on two religious traditions of their choosing.
Contact: Chris Taylor, ctaylor@drew.edu, (973) 408-3641
RUSSIAN: Drew's minor in Russian includes comprehensive classroom studies and a range of field
opportunities. In the past, Drew students have traveled to the Zimmerli and Princeton museums for
special exhibits of Russian art, gone to Russian restaurants to sample authentic cuisine, seen
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and listened to lectures touching on issues of historical and contemporary
importance. During the annual High School Olympiada of Russian, which is held at Drew, they get to
sharpen their language skills by judging contest participants.
Contact: Carol Ueland, cueland@drew.edu, (973) 408-3507
SOCIOLOGY: Sociology’s vast presence allows students to apply classroom lessons to their daily lives.
At Drew, the discipline’s academic study is focused on individuality and the formation of groups. These
concepts are examined within the framework of social rules and processes. Students can address their
individual curiosities through the wide range of concentrations offered by the department’s courses
including crime, inequality, health care, politics, marriage and family, and race and ethnicity.
Contact: Roxanne Friedenfels, rfrieden@drew.edu, (973) 408-3642
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SPANISH: Since Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, the faculty members
who teach in the department at Drew are here to provide students with skills that will help them
communicate in many different settings. For those who are more interested in learning about Spanish
culture, the department offers courses in film, gender, history, identity and politics. Since study-abroad
opportunities are a vital part of a well-rounded Spanish education, the university sends students in Drew
International Seminars to Spain and South America. These month-long trips allow students to experience
authentic Spanish cultures and hone their language skills.
Contact: Monica Cantero-Exojo, mcantero@drew.edu, (973) 408-3662
THEATRE ARTS: Students in the Drew theatre arts program acquire a sophisticated understanding of the
discipline through the study of history, theory, literature and practice. Drew University Dramatic Society
(DUDS) productions, which are usually directed, produced, stage managed and acted by students, are
staged throughout the course of the academic year, allowing students to gain valuable experience. The
program takes full advantage of its location in Drew’s new Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, which
includes a state-of-the-art black-box theatre and directing lab. Theatre arts students are encouraged to use
the available spaces to discover their strengths and perfect their craft. Drew was voted Best College
Theater by the Princeton Review in 2009.
Contact: Jim Bazewicz, jbazewic@drew.edu, (973) 408-3059
WESTERN HERITAGE: The study of classical antiquity through Drew’s minor in Western heritage
encompasses a historical analysis of Western development before the Renaissance. By examining the
contributions of ancient Greeks and Romans, and the history, thought and literature associated with the
Renaissance, students gain insight into the evolution of modern societies. Drew students with interests
related to Western heritage have traveled to Greece through the Drew International Seminar program.
Contact: John Lenz, jlenz@drew.edu, (973) 408-3275
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES: Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program
that examines the diversity of women's experiences as they are informed by gender, class, race/ethnicity,
sexuality, age, ability, social location and cultural and national identity. The program is shaped by the
theoretical and methodological insights of feminist thought and gender scholarship in many fields. The
program curriculum explores women's involvement in and contributions to such areas as history, society,
art, science, culture and politics.
Contact: Wendy Kolmar, wkolmar@drew.edu, (973) 408-3632
WRITING: Stimulating courses including nonfiction writing workshops, a journalism workshop,
playwriting, poetry and fiction are all parts of Drew’s writing minor. The breadth of the program’s
offerings ensures that students become well-rounded and are prepared to write in the professional world.
Historically, students have learned about writing-oriented professions through internships.
Contact: Patrick Phillips, pphillip@drew.edu, (973) 408-3954
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Special Programs
DUAL-DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE: The college maintains cooperative
arrangements with Columbia University and Stevens Institute of Technology for students interested in an
engineering or technology degree. Under these programs, a student spends three years at Drew and two
years at the other school in a dual-degree program.
Upon successful completion of the dual program, the student receives a B.A. degree from Drew and a B.S.
or B.Eng. degree in one of the engineering sciences or applied sciences and technologies at Columbia
University or Washington University, or a degree in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of
Technology. Highly qualified students may earn a master's degree in engineering or technology; such a
program, however, requires more than five years of study. Students in this program complete at least 96
credits at Drew, including general education requirements and the requirements for a major. The student,
with consent of the major department, may complete some major requirements at the cooperating
institution.
PRE-LAW PREPARATION: Drew has a strong liberal arts tradition that enables a student to pursue an
academic program in preparation for admission to and success in law school. Drew does not offer an
official pre-law major. At Drew, pre-law is a “goal,” not a major. Through the pre-law program at Drew,
students enjoy great flexibility in both academic and career options while preparing for law school.
PRE-MED PREPARATION: Drew has a strong liberal arts tradition that enables a student to pursue an
academic program in preparation for admission to and success in medical school. Drew does not offer an
official pre-med major. At Drew, pre-med is a “goal,” not a major. Through the pre-med program at Drew,
students enjoy great flexibility in both academic and career options while preparing for medical school.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION: Students can apply as high school seniors to Drew’s Caspersen School of
Graduate Studies Master of Arts in Teaching program. With four years in undergraduate education at
Drew and the one-year full-time or two-year part-time MAT program, this works to be a Five- or SixYear program for students. Students must earn a bachelor’s degree in the following subject areas to earn
certification in the subject: biology, chemistry, English, French, history, Italian, math, physics, Spanish,
or theater arts. This program awards successful graduates with provisional secondary education
certification. Students interested in elementary or special education can elect to receive a bachelor’s
degree in Education in conjunction with the College of St. Elizabeth.
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Dual-Degree B.A./M.D. Program
DUAL-DEGREE IN MEDICINE: A formal articulation agreement between the College of Liberal Arts of
Drew University and the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) of the University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey makes it possible for prospective first-year students to apply directly to a special, sevenyear dual-degree program in medicine. Students are admitted simultaneously to both Drew and New
Jersey Medical School. They then spend three years of study at Drew and four years at NJMS,
completing both the B.A. and M.D. degrees in seven years.
Application Process:
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Common Application; check “Seven Year Dual Degree (B.A./M.D.) Program with UMDNJ-NJMS”
on supplemental form OR
Drew Application; check selected area to indicate applying to Dual Degree B.A./M.D. Program
MUST achieve a minimum 1400 on Math and Critical Reading sections on SATs in one
administration
OR a 32 composite score on ACTs
Must be ranked in the top 10th percentile of high school class
On-campus interview at Drew is required before deadline
Deadline to apply is December 1, students will know admission decision from Drew by Dec. 31
Application to this program also serves as application to Drew’s regular B.A. program
Qualified candidates will be referred to UMDNJ-NJMS Admissions
UMDNJ-NJMS calls in certain students to interview there
Final decisions made by April 1
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Extremely competitive program
Average GPA of accepted students: 3.915
Average SAT score of accepted students: 1500
Last year (2011-2012), at Drew:
o 110 applicants to program
o 67 referred to UMDNJ
o 22 interviewed at UMDNJ
o 7 admitted to program
o 0 enrolled in program
Important to Know:
 During interview, we are most interested to know why student wants to become a doctor
 Importance in quality, not quantity, of extra-curricular activities
 Student still must take the MCATs, but score will not revoke medical school decision
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Accepted students typically come in with a large number of AP credits, significant and lengthy
scientific work (summer program, EMT, volunteer)
Benefits of Doing Undergraduate Work at Drew:
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(Program is hosted through various other institutions as well)
Ability to have a diverse course list
Not limited to all science classes
Ability to study abroad, play a sport, do an internship, outside research
For Students Not Accepted to Program:
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Still wonderful opportunities in being Pre-Med at Drew
85% of Pre-Med students were accepted to their top choice medical school last year
Can participate in on- and off-campus research
o With professors
o With R.I.S.E. Program (Research Institute for Scientists Emeritus)
 Local retired scientists continue their research on Drew’s campus and take
students on as interns
o At local hospitals or pharmaceutical companies
What does the typical interview-qualified student look like?
Average SAT is a 1500. Average GPA is 3.915. About 6 AP courses taken. In top 1% of class. Most qualify
for Honors program or other scholarships.
Does dual-degree mean a heavier work load?
Although one must complete the bachelor’s degree in three years, the majority of students who are
accepted into this program have already completed a number of AP courses and received qualifying
scores on the AP exams to give them college credit.
If students do not have any AP credits, they must simply take one additional class each semester (20
credits), plus 8 more credits at some point, to meet Drew’s standards for the bachelor’s degree. Frankly
speaking, any student accepted into this program would not have a problem handling the coursework
necessary for the additional class.
Any questions, please contact:
Stacy Sailer, Admission Counselor, Drew University, asailer@drew.edu, (973) 408-3634
Lisa Houston, Admission Coordinator, UMDNJ-NJMS, houstonlt@umdnj.edu, (973) 972-4631
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College Fairs
College Fairs/College Nights are events sponsored by a high school, groups of high
schools, or an association, through which students have the opportunity to interact informally
with college representatives for the purpose of gathering information about colleges. Students
obtain information at these fairs by collecting literature and conversing with the college
representative. Alumni volunteers will be asked to represent Drew at college fairs when
admission counselors are unable to attend and it is located in a nearby location. Training
materials and information about the college fair will be provided by the DART Coordinator in
advance.
Preparing for a College Fair
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A box of materials will be sent to you prior to the college fair by the DART coordinator.
The box will contain all recruitment literature, contact cards, pens, a banner, and a
tablecloth. Additionally, you will find the college fair invitation, directions, parking pass (if
necessary), and the college fair evaluation form.
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Please take time to review the information sent to you regarding the college fair, i.e.
location, date, time, and directions.
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Please plan to bring all of the recruitment materials you have been sent to the college
fair. The DART coordinator will have sent you the appropriate amount of materials
necessary to fulfill the requests of the fair attendees.
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Please wear professional attire to the fair.
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At the College Fair
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Please plan to arrive a few minutes before the college fair is scheduled to begin.
Register with the appropriate fair/school officials upon arrival. You will be assigned a
location.
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Please use the enclosed tablecloth to cover your assigned table and hang the posters
accordingly. Place the Drew literature on your table. Pens and contact cards should be
easily accessible at the front of the table.
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Please wear your name tag.
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Please stand behind your table.
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Please do not call students to your table. Allow them to freely choose to visit your table.
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Please request that all students complete the student contact card. Some students may
want to take the cards with them and fill it out at home; the cards are self-addressed and
can be mailed back to the admissions office. Students who fill out cards will receive
additional material and/or an application by mail approximately two weeks following the
fair. In the rare event that you run out of literature, be sure to have the students fill out
the contact cards so the admissions office can send follow-up materials to the student.
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It is important to be courteous and as helpful as possible. Please try to engage the
student and/or his/her parents in a brief conversation about Drew and the student’s
interests.
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Please do not make any kind of admission guarantees, no matter how excellent the
student’s credentials may seem. You can simply state, “I can encourage you to apply,
but can make no guarantees.”
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Do not be afraid to say, “I don’t know.” It is most important that you provide correct
information. If there is a question that you do not know the answer to, provide the
student with the in-house Admission Counselor’s name for that territory and encourage
the student to reach out to the office.
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Do not guarantee any financial aid or academic scholarships. Refer students to the
financial aid office at Drew.
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Never speak negatively about another college or university.
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Please be courteous to representatives from other colleges or universities at the fair.
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Please remain at your table for the duration of the college fair.
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After the College Fair
When the fair concludes, gather together the remaining material. You may discard the
leftover literature or save it for a future event you will be representing Drew. The most important
pieces are the Information Request Cards and the College Fair Evaluation form. Please gather
the completed Cards and fill out the Evaluation form, and send them back to the DART
Coordinator in the self-addressed Fed-Ex envelope provided. Turn-around time is crucial. We
would like to get the contact cards entered into our computer so that we can quickly generate
and mail application materials to the students with whom you met at the fair.
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Alumni Interviews
The office of College Admissions offers prospective students in their junior or senior year
of high school the opportunity to interview with an admissions counselor year round. During this
time, the Office of College Admissions will also offer these students interviews with alumni. An
alumni interview will occur in lieu of an interview with an admissions counselor. This interview
may take place either on- or off-campus.
Interview materials will be provided for the alumni representative by the DART
Coordinator prior to the interview. An interview includes a written evaluation by the interviewer.
This evaluation will be considered as part of the application review for the prospective student.
How will the alumni interview work?
A prospective student will call the admissions office to schedule an interview
appointment. Admissions will record the student’s personal contact information, as well as the
date when the student hopes to interview.
The Office of Admissions is open every Saturday from September through May. Each
Saturday, one admission counselor will be in charge of the office to conduct an information
session and answer any questions students or parents may have. Alumni are called upon to
conduct interviews during the Saturday office hours.
Off-campus interviews are also made available to students who live from a distance.
These interviews are ideal for students who will not have an opportunity to get to campus before
applying or for students who are interested to learn more about Drew before committing to
traveling to see Drew. All off-campus interview requests are relayed to the DART Coordinator
who will then attempt to identify a nearby DART member who would be willing to interview
prospective students. The DART Coordinator will start an e-mail conversation chain between
the DART member and the prospective student so that they can arrange a date, time, and
location for an interview.
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Alumni Interview Questions: What to Ask
While it is rare than any two college admission interviews will be exactly the same, we
do hope that every college interview yields answers to the following questions:
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How did the interview candidate become interested in Drew?
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What factors (location, majors, etc.) are driving the candidate’s college search?
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What is the candidate looking for in terms of a college experience?
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In what majors or subject areas is the candidate interested?
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In what extra-curricular activities does the candidate participate?
Beyond these questions, you can choose from any of the others listed below. In truth,
the interview should really go where the student takes it. Students are most prepared, most
willing, and most comfortable to talk about projects, successes, goals, etc. of which they are
most proud. If, in an interview, a student takes off talking about her community service in
Thailand, we encourage you to go with that, even if you are unable to ask all of the questions
you had prepared. It is what the student wants you and the admissions committee to know
about her. It is what she feels distinguishes her among her peers.
LIST OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What are some memorable classes you have taken in high school? Any forgettable?
2. What are you looking forward to during your senior year? In college?
3. Describe your high school. Are there any factors that you are hoping to stick with or get
away from in college? (Size, location, etc.)
4. What is your biggest accomplishment from high school?
5. What activity/experience would you like to try for the first time in college?
6. What activity do you spend the most time pursuing? Why is it important to you?
7. What is your favorite book, movie, piece of artwork? Why do you like it?
8. Do you have any particular career aspirations in mind? Where do you see yourself in 10
years?
9. What is the single quality that you feel the Drew Admissions Office ought to appreciate
about you?
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Handling Difficult Questions
Common Questions and Recommended Answers
1. What is the social life like at Drew?
About 92% of Drew students live on campus, so life outside of the classroom is very active. However,
it is up to the individual to choose his or her social life. There are lectures, concerts, and other
performances almost daily. The University Programming Board sponsors free movies every weekend,
discounted excursions to New York City, and weekend trips to such locations as Six Flags or
Montreal, Canada. Drew students also frequent The Other End (TOE – on-campus nighttime coffee
shop), the Pub, the Space, and Madison and Morristown quite often.
Drew offers an extensive variety of extracurricular activities. Some of the 60+ clubs and activities
include: the Acorn, Dance Club, Womyn’s Concerns, Habitat for Humanity, Photography Club,
Alliance, Rugby, Oak Leaves Yearbook, Ultimate Frisbee, and the Step Team. Drew students also
play a major role in determining student activities and policies through organizations such as Student
Government Association, Extracurricular Activities Board, Judicial Board, and the Residence Hall
Association.
2. What is your tuition? What types of scholarships are available?
Tuition for 2011-2012 is $40,128 and room and board is $11,150. Drew gives over $27 million of its
own money each year to students in scholarships and grants to help make a Drew education
affordable. 97% of students receive scholarships or grants directly from Drew. It was found that Drew
graduates have 17% less loan debt at graduation than the average New Jersey student graduating
from a New Jersey public or private school. Students are considered for merit-based scholarships
when their application is reviewed. Merit scholarships range from $2,000 to $22,000 and are
renewable each year. Drew also offers three distinct scholarships in which students apply for
separately. They are: Civic Engagement Scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate
leadership in organizing and implementing community service projects, Presidential Scholarship in
the Arts, awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional talent in art, music, creative writing,
or theater, and the RISE Science Scholarship for students who have excelled academically and plan
to major in a physical science.
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3. What is the alcohol policy? Is there a lot of drinking?
Drew follows New Jersey state law, which states no one under the age of 21 may consume, purchase,
or be served alcoholic beverages. Open containers of alcohol are not permitted in hallways or
outdoors. It is up to Resident Assistants and Resident Directors to enforce the policy in the residence
halls. Yes, there are parties on campus, just as there are parties on any college campus. There is no
pressure to engage in alcohol consumption at Drew. Safety remains the priority and Public Safety
officers are present and active on campus at all times.
4. What kind of students attend Drew?
The student body of the college includes approximately 60% women and 40% men. Most come from
the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas and about half are from New Jersey. In total, about 30 states
and twelve foreign countries are represented. The student body is diverse in many ways; nearly 40%
of the Class of 2014 are students of color. This number is quite high for a small, private liberal arts
school. What is common to all Drew students is that Drew students are students first. Secondly, they
are athletes, actors, artists, and politicians. Most are highly motivated and active.
5. What does “Liberal Arts” mean?
A liberal arts education prepares one to think critically, write well, and investigate thoroughly. Liberal
arts students do not receive training to perform a specific job. They are given preparation to succeed
in almost any career. At Drew, students are offered a well-rounded education through fulfilling
distribution requirements in four different academic divisions, foreign language, writing, and diversity
courses, as well as a requirement for experiential learning – in the form of an internship, research
experience, or studying abroad.
6. How strongly affiliated is Drew with the Methodist church?
Drew was founded as a Methodist Seminary. However, the university today, especially the College of
Liberal Arts, is nondenominational. There are several religious organizations on campus representing
religious denominations. Among them are the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Black
Ministerial Caucus, Catholic Campus Ministry, and the Muslim Student Association. There is a chapel
in Seminary Hall that is utilized for religious services.
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7. What is the best/strongest department?
There really is no definite answer to this question. Some departments are larger than others.
However, you can expect to find equally as rich an academic experience as a major in a smaller
department as you can as a major in a larger department at Drew. The majors at Drew with the
largest enrollments are Political Science, Psychology, English, Biology, and Theater Arts.
8. Is the food really bad?
Quite honestly, the food is pretty good at Drew. Of course, it is institutional and not “home cooked.”
The food service tries to give students a lot of choices, so everyone can find something that appeals
to them. The Commons dining hall is the primary location for student dining. The Commons offers a
variety of hot entrees at every meal, as well as a salad bar, a deli section, a grill room, and a cereal
bar. The Commons provides options for students of vegetarian and vegan diets. There is also a
snack bar in the University Center that serves fast food and sandwiches and a Coffee Shop in
Brother’s College that serves hot and cold beverages as well as meals on-the-go. Students have
several options for a meal plan – one that includes only meals at the Commons, or less meals at the
Commons and more “points” to use at the other food locations around campus.
9. Are the classes challenging? Is there a lot of academic pressure?
Classes at Drew are challenging. Drew students typically take four courses (4 credits per course) on
average in a given semester. There is no “cutthroat” competition among students at Drew. The
amount of academic pressure depends largely on the degree to which each student applies him or
herself.
10. Does Drew have fraternities and/or sororities?
There are no fraternities or sororities at Drew. Most Drew students prefer a social life that is not
formally structured around Greek Life. Students are free to choose their social life, friends, and
activities openly, without the pressure of fraternities or sororities.
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11. Do most students live on- or off-campus? What are the different housing options?
About 92% of Drew undergraduates live on campus, which gives the campus a real sense of
community. Housing is guaranteed to students for four years and students can choose among many
different housing options. There are singles, doubles, triples, quads, suites, and townhouses. The
most standard first-year student living arrangement is two same-sex students in one room on a co-ed
floor with communal restrooms by sex. All residence halls have Resident Assistants and a Resident
Director. These individuals work closely with residents in the areas of self-governing, counseling, and
programming. Each hall is unique, but all are equipped with wireless study lounges, kitchens, and
laundry rooms. An alternative to standard residence hall life is life in a Theme House, also located on
campus among the other residence halls. The Theme Houses at Drew include La Casa Latina, the
Earth House, the Umoja House, Asia Tree House, the Womyn’s Concerns House, and the Spirituality
House.
12. How large are the classes? Are they taught by professors?
The average class size at Drew consists of 15-20 students. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Introductory classes are usually somewhat larger, capped at no more than 50 students. Upper-level
classes could have as few as 10 or less students. All classes at Drew are taught by professors. There
are no teaching assistants giving lectures or grading papers. Professors are quite accessible via email, office appointment, office phone, and sometimes, home phone.
13. What is Drew’s athletic program like?
Drew’s varsity sport teams compete in the Division III Landmark Conference of the NCAA. Drew is
also part of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Varsity-level offerings include men’s
and women’s: basketball, cross country, equestrian, fencing, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis,
baseball for men, and field hockey and softball for women only. Club and intramural sports include
cheerleading, dance team, rugby, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, and volleyball. Three-quarters
of undergraduates are active in either intercollegiate or intramural athletics.
14. Can students have cars on campus? Is there public transportation?
Third- and Fourth-year students are allowed to keep cars on campus (due to the limited amount of
parking). Public transportation is available via bus and train. The Madison train station on the New
Jersey Transit line is two and a half blocks from campus.
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15. Do many students receive financial aid?
Drew gives scholarships and grants to 97% of its students. Over 80% of Drew students receive some
form of financial assistance through grants, loans, or work-study. Drew gives out over $27 million of
its own money in scholarships and grants each year. The average amount of financial aid from Drew
to students each year is approximately $17,000.
16. How is the security on campus?
Security on campus is thorough and effective. As Drew is set back from the street and there are no
town roads that run through campus, there isn’t much unnecessary traffic. In fact, there are only four
gates into campus and three of them are locked at 8 p.m. each night. The one gate that is left open is
stationed by a public safety officer. Additionally, all residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. The
public safety officers not only offer an escort service upon request, they are on 24-hour patrol, seven
days a week, every day of the year. Between Drew’s location in a residential area and the
precautions taken by Drew, students feel very safe here. Drew has started an automatic message
system so that students, their parents, faculty, and staff, can receive a voicemail and/or a text
message in regards to any on-campus alerts.
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Distinctive Features of Drew
“Engagement” is the cornerstone of a Drew education.
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Global Engagement – Making Drew students citizens of the world
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Diversity course requirements
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Three semesters of a foreign language required
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40% of Class of 2015 are non-white
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Study abroad opportunities – semesters and Drew International Seminar
programs
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Language, cultural, and religious organizations on campus
Intellectual Engagement – A life of the mind. A community rich in the liberal arts and
sciences, in which members strive to cultivate rational thought, creativity
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Relationships with professors
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Classes with students from across disciplines
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Honors Program
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Research opportunities
Practical Engagement – Learning by doing; employing the world as your classroom
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Off-campus experience requirement (research, study abroad, internship)
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New York City semesters
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Community service projects
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Student-run activities (The Acorn, radio station, theater productions)
Social/Civic Engagement – Thoughtful action for the common good
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Center for Civic Engagement, scholarship for civic engagement
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Commitment to environmental sustainability and green living
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Socially conscious student groups and organizations
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Drew International Seminars that address social issues and broaden our
understanding of global issues
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MENTORSHIP
Drew’s faculty members, 95% of whom hold the highest degree in their field and many of whom are
renowned scholars, are outstanding teachers. They also take a personal interest in students. From day
one, professors help students integrate what they are learning into their lives and set goals for the future.
Such supportive advising inspires students to active inquiry and challenges them to explore their full
potential. Many students see their professors as role models – instrumental in launching careers and
leading fulfilling lives. The Center for Career Services at Drew provides students with a database of more
than 15,000 internship opportunities. Students can earn up to eight credits through an internship. The
Career Center works with students starting in their first-year through counseling, information about
different careers, understanding the job search process, and applications to graduate or professional
school.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is part of the fabric of learning at Drew. Drew’s Computer Initiative, now in it’s 27 th year of
providing systems to incoming students, provided the Class of 2014 each with an IBM Thinkpad L412 and
their own computer software package. The entire Drew campus is now provides wireless internet access.
As part of the Computer Initiative, Drew students receive complete help-desk support for their computer
and Drew-issued software. Also have a uniform computing platform means faculty can reliably assign
computing work and academic software to students and be assured that they can run it whenever they
need to.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Drew offers a wide range of opportunities for students to take what they have learned in classes “to the
street”. Month, semester, or year-long off-campus programs are arranged through the Off-Campus
Programs Office (intlprog@drew.edu).
Drew hosts a semester-long program in London, England with classes offered in political science, English,
theater, and history. Drew also allows students to participate in sixty different study abroad programs in
thirty different countries through other universities.
The Drew International Seminar (DIS) program was established to expand the off-campus offerings, as
well as to allow students more of a variety of program types. A DIS is an academically rigorous program
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designed to provide for intensive, on-site study of another culture. The seminars combine coursework on
campus with a month-long period of off-campus study. These programs take place either in January or
May, both preventing students from having to miss a whole semester at Drew.
The DIS program is geared primarily to sophomores and the cost is equal to that of a regular winter- or
summer-term course. For 2011-2012, students will be traveling to Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Martinique, and
South Africa. Each specific program is co-taught by two professors from two different departments on
campus.
Domestically, Drew offers four distinct programs in New York City. For the New York Semester on
Contemporary Art, United Nations Semester, and Wall Street Semester, students commute into NYC
twice a week where they earn eight credits and the remaining credits are fulfilled through an internship or
through additional courses at Drew. The Theater Department also offers a Theater Semester in NYC
where students live in the city and intern full-time with a professional theater.
LOCATION
Drew’s location is one of the most important features when promoting the school. Drew is located just 25
miles from New York City, a ten minute walk and a 45-minute train ride into Penn Station. Drew’s home in
Madison is a very safe, suburban, residential town within Morris County, named one of the ten wealthiest
counties in the nation. More than fifty Fortune 500 companies plus many major pharmaceutical
companies and others are located within a close proximity to campus.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
At any given time, professors across the campus are working on research and most often employ their
students as research assistants or interns. Professors have frequently asked students to join in on writing
academic articles or present at conferences.
The Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, located in Drew’s Hall of Sciences, is a
$1,250,000 laboratory/office complex built in 1986. The Institute offers high caliber industrial scientists,
who have recently left the private sector, a forum in which to continue their research careers. In return for
use of our facilities, the scientists take on students as their research assistants. Drew also hosts the Drew
Summer Science Institute for students of the physical and social science departments. Students are
provided housing and given a stipend to perform research on campus to conclude with a poster session
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in the fall. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a program for high school seniors to work with
professors in their research.
COLLEGE SEMINAR AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
The College Seminar (formerly the Freshman Seminar) is a one-semester course that is required for all
first-year students as a way to introduce them to college-level studies. It contains no more than 20
students and is designed to help them develop computer literacy, critical thinking, and communication
skills. Students write several short papers, do oral reports, and read assigned books and articles. The
Seminar professor becomes the student’s academic advisor until the student declares a major. This
allows someone who is not familiar with Drew (the new student) to be put in contact with someone who is
well-versed in the Drew offerings and departments (the professor). This relationship introduces the
student to the personalized attention that he/she will receive at Drew, and also puts him/her in touch
individually with applicable offerings early in his/her Drew experience. In addition to the Seminar, students
must also participate in a weekly Common Hour in which an upperclassmen mentor will work with the
seminar students to acquaint them with different departments on campus and college life.
THE ADMISSIONS DICTIONARY
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Accepted Student: Any student who has completed the appropriate application procedures and
has been offered admissions acceptance to Drew. This student is in the process of considering
all of the colleges to which he/she has been accepted and determining which school best suits
his/her needs.
Applicant: Any student who has submitted a completed application to Drew.
Application Fee: All applicants must submit a non-refundable $50 application fee in order to
complete their file. Most, if not all, colleges and universities require an application fee.
The Common Application: The Common Application is a standard application form, which was
developed by an outside constituent to make the college application process easier and less
time consuming for students as they can complete the form once and submit photocopies of it to
those participating schools to which he/she is applying. This standard form will be accepted by
specified colleges and universities in the U.S. in lieu of their own application with no penalty to
the student. Drew accepts the Common Application as well as the Drew application. The
Common Application can be obtained from college advising offices at American and
International Schools abroad, which typically send students to the U.S. for college.
Early Action: This process of applying to Drew allows students to apply and receive a response
earlier in the admission cycle than applying via regular decision. Unlike Early Decision, Early
Action is not binding.
Early Decision: A special program designed for students who are confident that Drew is their
first-choice school. Early Decision is binding, which means as part of applying Early Decision,
you are agreeing that if admitted you will enroll at Drew, financial circumstances permitting.
Enrollment Deposit: Each student (regardless of citizenship) must submit a non-refundable $300
enrollment deposit in order to confirm his/her place in Drew’s class. For first-year students, this
deposit must be postmarked by May 1. For transfer students, the deposit deadline is stated in
the letter of acceptance.
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Financial Assistance: Includes monies made available to students to help lessen the cost of a
college education. A typical financial assistance award from Drew consists of grants, part-time
work opportunities, and low-interest loans.
First-year Student: In an effort to remove gender bias, the term “first-year student” has replaced
the formerly used term “freshmen”. These students have completed only a secondary school
program of study and no university-level course work.
High School Visits: Admissions representatives visit high schools to meet with the school’s
college advisor and any students interested in Drew. These visits allow the representative to
describe Drew, its programs, and how it may meet the needs of the student in addition to
answering any questions the student(s) may have.
I-20: The I-20 is the immigration document processed by the International Student Advisor at
Drew for accepted students who have filed an acceptable certification of finances. The I-20 is
then used to obtain the student’s F-1 visa.
International Students: These students are citizens of countries other than the United States
(and not permanent residents of the U.S.), but may or may not reside in a country other than the
U.S. International students are not eligible for need-based financial assistance from Drew but
do qualify for merit scholarships.
Merit-based Financial Assistance: Any financial award or scholarship which is given to a student
based upon his/her academic credentials regardless of need. This scholarship is renewed each
year providing the student maintains a steady GPA.
Need-based Financial Assistance: Citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible to
receive financial assistance, which is awarded based on the student’s financial need not his/her
academic credentials. Students must apply filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid). The filing deadline is February 15. These forms can be obtained from the
student’s college advisor or by contacting Drew’s Office of Financial Assistance.
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Prospective Student: Any student who has indicated an interest in Drew, but who has not yet
applied. This student may be at any level of education and is investigating his/her various
college options.
Standardized Test Scores: Drew is SAT and ACT optional. If a student chooses not to submit
their standardized test scores, they must submit a graded research paper from their junior or
senior year. For students for whom English is neither a native language nor a language of
instruction must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam results.
TOEFL: The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the exam required of any
international student for whom English is neither a first language nor language of instruction.
Transfer Students: A transfer student is any student who has completed a secondary school
program of study in addition to at least 12 credits/unit (approximately 4 courses) of universitylevel course work. Any inquiries about transferring to Drew should be directed to Frances Field
at ffield@drew.edu.
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