applying with only pre-req sciences

[waspahh33]

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I plan on applying during next years cycle. I graduated last December with a business degree (obviously wasn't premed) and have been working on all my pre-reqs ever since. My question is...if I have only completed Gen Chems, Gen Bios, Org 1&2, and physics 1&2 (with biochem, cell, couple others listed as "to be taken"), but everything else on my application looks good, and I apply in June, do I have a decent shot?

 

[KSands]

I plan on applying during next years cycle. I graduated last December with a business degree (obviously wasn't premed) and have been working on all my pre-reqs ever since. My question is...if I have only completed Gen Chems, Gen Bios, Org 1&2, and physics 1&2 (with biochem, cell, couple others listed as "to be taken"), but everything else on my application looks good, and I apply in June, do I have a decent shot?

I can only speak from my experience. I finished my degree in January of this year, studied for the MCAT, and applied in June/July. My degree was in Economics and Business but I had taken the required pre-reqs just like you. So far this year I have 4 acceptances, and still have to hear back from 8 schools. Apply broadly, apply EARLY and assuming your MCAT and GPA are in line, you should be okay. Other people might say different, but this was my experience.

 

[sonofva]

i agree. my degree was in political science. i've been accepted at both allo and osteo schools. apply early and good luck!

 

[waspahh33]

There is hope!!! lol. if you guys dont mind me asking, what were your stats? gpa and mcatwise?

 

[Daedra22]

I plan on applying during next years cycle. I graduated last December with a business degree (obviously wasn't premed) and have been working on all my pre-reqs ever since. My question is...if I have only completed Gen Chems, Gen Bios, Org 1&2, and physics 1&2 (with biochem, cell, couple others listed as "to be taken&quot😉, but everything else on my application looks good, and I apply in June, do I have a decent shot?

I've actually heard from more than one doctor that knowing something about business is a really good thing. Many physicians do not know how to run a private practice even if they wanted to, or how to really "sell" themselves. I think it's only to your credit that you have some background knowledge. 🙂 Good luck!

 

[AMEHigh]

From my understanding, most schools don't care about your degree as long as you have the pre-reqs done. They won't hold it against you and might look more favorably that you decided to choose another major than the typical bio or chem.

I got in with a psychology degree and only the pre-reqs. There are a lot of people in my class that weren't bio or chem majors. Some of this stuff is completely new to me, but I'm doing fine.

 

[fitz0809]

I am a business major and have 4 interviews so far. I have mostly only pre-reqs. Also the MCAT will show them that you can perform at the level they expect. They re-teach you everything anyways so you won't be missing anything.

I would make an extra effort to have enough EC's (volunteering, shadowing, clubs) Schools may look at these a little bit closer from a non-science major.
(just my opinion)