Where Drew Graduates Go, and How the School Prepares Them.
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Choosing the right high school isn’t just about the four years spent there; it’s also about where that education leads afterward. Here’s how Drew School prepares students for college and career success.
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Drew graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities, reflecting the school’s individualized college counseling rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Drew reports a 100% graduation rate, and students go on to institutions across the UC system, private research universities, and beyond.
College Acceptances and Post-Graduation Success
Where Do Drew School Graduates Go to College?
Drew’s college counseling program helps students find institutions that match their interests and ambitions, rather than funneling them toward the same handful of schools. Popular destinations for recent Drew graduates, per Niche.com, include:
| Category | Examples |
| University of California System | UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley |
| Private Research Universities | New York University, University of Southern California |
| Other Universities | Cal Poly, University of Oregon, Loyola Marymount University |
How Well Do Drew Graduates Perform in Higher Education?
Drew reports a 100% graduation rate on Niche.com. Thanks to Drew’s experiential learning and critical-thinking focus, alumni often report feeling academically prepared for college-level coursework, confident in their ability to advocate for themselves, and engaged in their studies and extracurriculars.
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Beyond College: Career Preparation and Alumni Success
Real-World Skills Through The Leadership Lab
Beyond college prep, Drew ensures students graduate with real-world skills through The Leadership Lab and DEALL (Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning): internships, experiential learning projects, and mentorship opportunities that build communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, alongside exposure to a range of industries.
Networking and Career Support for Graduates
Drew fosters a strong alumni network, allowing former students to stay connected and support one another in their careers through mentorship programs, networking events and reunions, and access to job and internship opportunities — the kind of outcomes families often weigh when comparing schools.
Notable Alumni
Drew School’s alumni include actor Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Flash), actor and filmmaker Max Minghella (The Social Network, The Handmaid’s Tale), actress and screenwriter Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks, The Big Sick), and fashion designer Alexander Wang (former creative director at Balenciaga). These successes are reflected in Drew’s NAIS membership and A+ Niche rating.
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Drew School is about more than getting students into good colleges; it’s about finding the right fit and preparing them for success beyond the classroom. Cardinal Education’s results-driven college counseling support helps families think through that fit early.
Families specifically interested in how these same fundamentals apply to Asian American applicants can also see our dedicated guide to Drew School for Asian American families.
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