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So, I'm coming to the end of my sophomore year. From what I've read it's important to not only fulfill prerequisites with high grades(especially science) but also to demonstrate taking full-time and high science and math loads as well.
Well, in my first two years I didn't know I wanted to get into pharmacy. So most semesters I've averaged like 9 credit hours and sometimes less, but went to school year round. This spring semester I corrected that, I've been attaining a full-time load taking General Biology II, genetics, a jazz class, and a phys ed elective for the minimum 12.
So, I'm thinking I really need to demonstrate I can handle tougher academic loads, so I decided to sign up for General college chemistry this summer and take 1 and 2 concurrently. I've been studying for I since January using Wiley's self-teaching guide.
Here's where I need advice. I also need calculus. Do you guys think it would be easier to take general college chemistry concurrently or for me to take General chemistry I and Calculus I? My math skills are good, although I really need to work on practice problems. I struggle to do them. I know...practice problems build mastery in math and probably chemistry too
Thoughts?
Also, I have a three W's on my transcript. One before I really got a hold on school, after being out for a number of years and one for college physics, which I wasn't prepared for. When I apply will I need to include a letter about my withdraws? Good news is, I'm going to finish the semester with a 4.0, so my GPA will remain high. The counselor at the pharm program said if I went full-time from here on forth I should be fine. Does that sound right to you guys?
Thanks for the feedback. Also, I'm trying to get into the pharmacology/toxicology PhD program.
Well, in my first two years I didn't know I wanted to get into pharmacy. So most semesters I've averaged like 9 credit hours and sometimes less, but went to school year round. This spring semester I corrected that, I've been attaining a full-time load taking General Biology II, genetics, a jazz class, and a phys ed elective for the minimum 12.
So, I'm thinking I really need to demonstrate I can handle tougher academic loads, so I decided to sign up for General college chemistry this summer and take 1 and 2 concurrently. I've been studying for I since January using Wiley's self-teaching guide.
Here's where I need advice. I also need calculus. Do you guys think it would be easier to take general college chemistry concurrently or for me to take General chemistry I and Calculus I? My math skills are good, although I really need to work on practice problems. I struggle to do them. I know...practice problems build mastery in math and probably chemistry too
Thoughts?
Also, I have a three W's on my transcript. One before I really got a hold on school, after being out for a number of years and one for college physics, which I wasn't prepared for. When I apply will I need to include a letter about my withdraws? Good news is, I'm going to finish the semester with a 4.0, so my GPA will remain high. The counselor at the pharm program said if I went full-time from here on forth I should be fine. Does that sound right to you guys?
Thanks for the feedback. Also, I'm trying to get into the pharmacology/toxicology PhD program.
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