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  1. M

    Advice for Acing Organic Chemistry

    Hello! I'm a premed student and in Fall 2020 I'll be taking organic chemistry 1. And yes, I know I have some time before the Fall. However, at my university General chem 1 and 2 is combined into 1 course done in one semester, making it more rigorous. I got a C in it, and yes I'm aware I can use...
  2. samantharoberts

    Intro Physics or Organic Chemistry over the summer

    Hi all, So I am currently trying to decide between taking organic chemistry or physics over the summer. I am a rising junior and I took orgo in the spring but had to withdraw after midterms. My first exam did not go as well as I planned and trying to get my grade in the class to a descent...
  3. R

    How many hours of PostBacc? Do I retake my C+ in Orgo1?

    Hello, Current cGPA: 3.18 White Male 21YO Cell and Molecular Biology senior graduating in May. Graduated in 3.5 semesters and due to hand injuries I couldn't take the MCAT last spring. I went through courses too quickly, worked 40+ hours a week and never could figure out how to pull off As...
  4. Richanesthesiologist

    How to approach a professor about unfair grading for orgo problem?

    On an orgo test dealing with the alkylation of alkenes/Alkynes (i/e Hydroboration, Br2 addition, etc.), there was this 9 step problem that required 9 products, which each product worth 5 points (Question total was worth 45 points). The first step involved an ozonolysis and I drew the wrong...
  5. P

    pcat without ochem

    hello, I wanted to know if organic chem 1 or organic chem 2 were tested heavily on the pcat? I have not taken the courses yet and want to know if I should wait and take the course if I will be able to learn some stuff on my own. I am familiar with some organic 1 topics but not the majority of...
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