When I go to a museum, I am surrounded by some of my favorite parts of life. I could be walking through the Greek art section, admiring statues of mythical goddesses that stare right back at me. My journey could take me to the Impressionists and their ability to capture movement in still paintings using only a brush. It almost doesn’t matter what particular piece I’m looking at. For a few short hours, I am isolated from the...

"Please write a 250-650 word essay about why you are interested in majoring in Design & Merchandising at Drexel. What specifically interests you about the Design & Merchandising program? How will Design & Merchandising help you attain your goals?" My search for the perfect college has been particularly narrowed down by my requirement for it to have my intended major, fashion merchandising. I thought that the major incorporated everything I wanted in a program. However, after finding out about Drexel’s Design and...

"What makes you a perfect candidate for FIT? Why are you interested in the major you are applying to? The essay is also your chance to tell us more about your experiences, activities and accomplishments. (No more than 750 words, please.)" Fashion merchandising management is an ideal fit for me--the dual aspect of combining business and creativity is perfectly suited for my logical yet artistic personality. My leadership experience, creativity, math skills, and passion for the area will allow me to...

"Works of art, such as movies, poems, novels, art, and music, often affect our perspective on life. Choose a work of art that has had an effect on you. Tell us about that work and let us know how and why it had an effect on you." Reading Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth has inspired me to defy the social norms that once existed in America. Living in 1890s American society, the heroine Lily Bart feels that she...

My major! Fashion Merchandising (also called Design and Merchandising at Drexel,...

I applied for probably more than 20 scholarships. I got less than...

Name recognition, a great co-op program,...

It's in a city (Philadelphia) so there's...

Ask them way ahead of time! They'll be...