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Application for Admission
It’s never been easier to apply. No application fee. No test scores.
Start your application to John Dee Bright College now!
Create a new application or log-in to an existing application here.
Or, read below for all the details on deadlines and application requirement.
Deadlines
There are no application deadlines. Applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Requirements
We know numbers don’t define you. Bright College takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications for admission.
Applying to Bright College:
- Application: Submit the online application form. You can save your application and come back to it later, allowing yourself time to make sure the application tells your full story.
- Short Answer Questions: In the application, you will respond to two short answer questions.
- What one skill, talent, or attribute do you think sets you apart from others? Please tell us about a time when it was useful for you to be able to put that skill, talent, or attribute into action. (200-250 words recommended)
- Describe a time when you had to make changes in yourself to solve a problem, overcome an obstacle, or fix an issue. What did you learn about yourself in doing so? Please use a specific example with precise detail. (200-250 words recommended)
- Two Recommendations: Your recommenders should be professional educators (teachers, counselors, coaches, tutors, etc.) familiar with you and your learning style. If you are not sure whether a recommender you have in mind is an appropriate choice, please email bright.college@drake.edu
- Transcript: Ask your high school to send us your official transcript. Sending transcripts electronically is preferred. Your counselor can email a transcript to admission@drake.edu or mail transcripts to:
Office of Admission
Drake University
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505
Financial Aid
Wondering about financial assistance? We strive to offer scholarships to lower the costs, review our Costs & Financial Aid page for more information.
Contact Us
If at any point in the application process you have questions or concerns, please contact your admission counselor, Lisa Flynn, at lisa.flynn@drake.edu or 515-271-2107 or get in touch with Drake Admission:
1-800-44-DRAKE (1-800-443-7253), x3181
515-271-3181
Mailed or emailed documents should be labeled with your full name and date of birth and directed to:
Office of Admission
Drake University
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505
