A Good Plan?

  • Thread starter Thread starter deleted276313
  • Start date Start date
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
D

deleted276313

I was talking with the Pre-Med advisor in the Psychology department of my university about what I was thinking, and she said that it sounded like a good idea (I would talk with my advisor, but he knows nothing about Pre-Medicine).

I don't know how strong I am in science. The only science classes I have taken were those in high school (of which were usually taught by teachers who didn't teach). This leads me to be extremely skeptical about myself being a pre-med student along with my major (psych).

Instead of going straight into the curriculum and possible receiving poor grades, I am only scheduled for CH111 ("College Chemistry") and M140 ("Precalculus with Trigonometry"). Both of these are the most basic classes and cover most of the giant web of pre-requisites that more advanced courses like Organic Chem, Anatomy & Physiology, as well as Calc have.

What this allows me to do is get my feet wet (even if just by a little) to see if I do in-fact have some sort of grip on science and math.

I'm just wondering what you guys think about this basic plan of mine (I like to get multiple opinions on things).
 
It's best to take things slowly by taking the classes you've mentioned so that you can adjust to what is necessary to study for math and science and get As. Then it will be easier to transition to the premed prerequisites once you have improved confidence. If you rush things and bite off more than you can chew, you'll get poor grades and ruin your chances. I think you're doing the right thing.
 
I highly support this. I had a really sucky freshman advisor who told me to take a very heavy science courseload even after I told her my concerns about my abilities and I ended up way over my head.
 
honestly take it slow..
or else you'll regret it..
psychology major is very good.. its a good and useful major.. and if its easy for you.. well then.. you can manage a good shot at a good gpa
 
Top