ALL Prerequisite Coursework From a Community College

[deleted1010363]

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I know this has been discussed in many threads in the past but did not see where it had been discussed in a few years. I wanted to see if there has been any new updates regarding this topic.

A brief background on myself:

I am 34 years old and have a bachelors degree in business (not obtaining many BCPM courses). I was initially in the medical field, switched to business and now have finally decided to pursue my passion in medicine. However; my current socioeconomic status prevents me from relocating for school, obtaining financial aid and paying higher costs for a 4 year institution. So I will be paying out of pocket for my education. There is a 4 year institution near me that is expensive and doesn't offer many night courses (which I will need). However, there is a community college near me (that also offers 4 year degrees but is still considered a junior college) that is much less expensive and offers a reasonable payment plan. They also offer many evening courses in all subjects (for prerequisites). I essentially have no other option but to go to a community college, if I am to do this now (which I am and am determined to do).

Is there anyone who has been accepted into medical school (more recently and/or in the past) with taking virtually all prerequisites at the community college level? Anyone else in my same situation? I realize that some medical schools accept CC credit and some don't.

Thanks in advance.

 

[LizzyM]

The adcoms tend to be most concerned about traditional students in top universities who take a pre-req sequence at a community college (often over the summer) as a way to avoid weed-out courses at their own school. Someone with a 3.97 from a top undergrad institution who took organic chem I and II at community college is not viewed the same as someone with a 3.97 from the same undergrad who took all the coursework at their home institution.

You are in a completely different situation and medical schools are likely to see that quite clearly and make allowances for it.

 

[deleted1010363]

The adcoms tend to be most concerned about traditional students in top universities who take a pre-req sequence at a community college (often over the summer) as a way to avoid weed-out courses at their own school. Someone with a 3.97 from a top undergrad institution who took organic chem I and II at community college is not viewed the same as someone with a 3.97 from the same undergrad who took all the coursework at their home institution.

You are in a completely different situation and medical schools are likely to see that quite clearly and make allowances for it.

This is great information! Especially coming from academic faculty. I appreciate your response! It definitely makes me feel better about my situation.

 

[deleted994889]

This was my situation as well. I also graduated in business and took CC classes for my prereqs/DYI post-bacc. I have an early II and made it past many pre-screens (including all the U of Californias) i.e. I'm at least in the running. N=1 but it's a sign that the CC approach is viable for us low-income non-trads.

Just kill those prereqs, get some good ECs, and apply broadly. Good luck!

 

[deleted1010363]

This was my situation as well. I also graduated in business and took CC classes for my prereqs/DYI post-bacc. I have an early II and made it passed many pre-screens (including all the U of Californias) i.e. I'm at least in the running. N=1 but it's a sign that the CC approach is viable for us low-income non-trads.

Just kill those prereqs, get some good ECs, and apply broadly. Good luck!

Awesome thanks for the motivation! If you don't mind me asking, what was you stats? (i.e. cGPA, sGPA and MCAT).