Drew University

“If you are a good student, Drew is notApr 03 2011Chemistry
If you are a good student, Drew is not that hard to get into. The school is SAT optional, and for the most part, does not admit students based on athletics or legacy. Drew is mostly interested in your high school grades, difficulty of your high school courses, and your desire to be at a small liberal arts college.

The bigger issue for most students is affording Drew. The school is very expensive ($52,500 per year). Full academic scholarships no longer exist, but there are scholarships for academics, the arts, civic participation, and for minorities. Something like 97% of students receive some type of financial aid or scholarship, but be warned that the net cost (after receiving aid) for a typical student from a middle class family will $30,000 to $40,000 per year.
Female

“I received mostly A's in high school, playedApr 27 2010Economics
I received mostly A's in high school, played tennis, volunteered, and worked - all things which helped me get into Drew
SAT: 1850 Male

“-good gradesApr 19 2008Economics
-good grades
-develop positive relationships with teachers who can write recommendations
-dedicate yourselves to a few (don't overkill) extracurricular activities (not necessarily in school)
SAT: 1400 Female

“I recommend hard work and lots ofApr 10 2008Perfomance Arts
I recommend hard work and lots of extracurricular activities.
Female

“I performed average work throughout my high school yearApr 09 2008Economics
I performed average work throughout my high school year and I was sort of involved with extracurriculars at my high school. Having the SATS not required basically saved me. However that doesn't rule out the chance of being accepted automatically.
SAT: 1200 Male