Bio, Chem, Phys

[Eric552]

I have been advised against taking all 3 of these at once. How many of you have/would have done this, and think it's very feasible if the time is invested?


Background: I am a recovering gpa'r. My grade is now up in the 3.1 range, however it is still a work in progress. Although this means I am now dedicating 120% into my classes, I feel that I don't naturally wiz through some of the classes like others that have a more solid background.

I would however like to attempt 3 quarters of chem/bio/phys, and am willing to study every hour needed that I am not sleeping, unless it seems to be fairly agreed upon that it is not a good idea.

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[Ativanigans]

If you're recovering your GPA why would you risk it by doing all 3 at once? You already stated that you're not naturally good at these subjects so it would be a huge challenge. Why not put the same amount of effort into 2 or even 1 of these courses and guarantee the 4.0?

 

[Jameel11435]

Look, some people CAN do this while some people can't. Me personally? I can't do this for I stuggle w/ Biology and Organic Chem together. If you feel that you can complete these classes w/ the desired grade (which I'm assuming is an A) then go ahead. The people I know who are doing it are pretty miserable and have only done it out of necessity.

 

[Handinhand]

I took:

Bio II
Ochem I
Genetics
Bio Stats
Intro Psych


I also was and still am a gpa recoverer. I found that my freshman year downfall was a lack of time management. Once I learned that, that schedule wasn't anything I couldn't handle. There was a lot of weekends at the library, having to ignore my phone that was ringing with somebody telling me they found a good house party to go to. Basically, you just have to tough it out and ask yourself how bad you really want it. I ended up with a 3.92 GPA that semester btw.

 

[Az1698]

I took:

Bio II
Ochem I
Genetics
Bio Stats
Intro Psych


I also was and still am a gpa recoverer. I found that my freshman year downfall was a lack of time management. Once I learned that, that schedule wasn't anything I couldn't handle. There was a lot of weekends at the library, having to ignore my phone that was ringing with somebody telling me they found a good house party to go to. Basically, you just have to tough it out and ask yourself how bad you really want it. I ended up with a 3.92 GPA that semester btw.

Just like this poster did, so can you. Go for it IF you think you can handle it.

**z-z**

 

[FlowRate]

Orgo
Physics
Bio
ChemE
Calc 3

4.0.

You can do it.

 

[circulus vitios]

It should be easy if you're only taking chemistry/biology/physics + labs (ie, 12 credits.)

 

[wanderer]

Ordinarily I'd say that it's feasible but considering that your gpa is low to start with, I'd strongly recommend that you not do it.

 

[Lovemybabies]

It should be easy if you're only taking chemistry/biology/physics + labs (ie, 12 credits.)

Yes, I was thinking this too. not that it'd be easy (at least for me) but the only way I'd be able to handle all 3 is if they were my only 3 classes for the semester. I love science.. I just don't catch on right away.. it takes awhile.

 

[NoMoreAMCAS]

As long as it's just the General Bio, Chem and Physics, you won't have a problem with it. But i wouldn't try it with the upper level courses unless you're a total badazz like myself.

 

[jvesco22]

I feel that I don't naturally wiz through some of the classes like others that have a more solid background.

That statement, combined with your self-reported "3.1 range" is exactly the reason why you shouldn't take all 3 of these classes.

If someone had a high GPA and asked this question, it would seem fine to tell them it would be ok. But for someone with a GPA as low as 3.1(probably lower) to try and take these 3 classes should seriously think about WHY they have a 3.1 and what their GPA might be once they finish(if you don't drop) these 3 classes...

Sorry to be blunt man, but you have a 3.1 GPA for a reason. No need to try to go balls out Superman style in the recovery stage.

 

[Eric552]

That statement, combined with your self-reported "3.1 range" is exactly the reason why you shouldn't take all 3 of these classes.

If someone had a high GPA and asked this question, it would seem fine to tell them it would be ok. But for someone with a GPA as low as 3.1(probably lower) to try and take these 3 classes should seriously think about WHY they have a 3.1 and what their GPA might be once they finish(if you don't drop) these 3 classes...

Sorry to be blunt man, but you have a 3.1 GPA for a reason. No need to try to go balls out Superman style in the recovery stage.

Yep, you are right.. its a 3.087.. but you do have a valid point. Thank you for being blunt, I am looking for completely honest opinions here.

 

[HolySmokes]

This semester I'm taking Phys II, Gen Bio, and Orgo I. It's a challenge, but it's not impossible. If you are trying to boost your GPA, I wouldn't risk it.

 

[gumboelephant]

I think you can do it if you manage your time well and really focus. I took anatomy/physiology, ochemII, physicsI, physicsII, one non-science class in my senior year while writing my honors thesis and pulled a 3.86. 8hrs of lab per semester was the worst part. Also note, I struggled to a 3.1 my freshman year.

 

[amikhchi]

I took ochem, genetics, cell bio, and physiology all together, and they all had labs except genetics, it's doable, just don't fall behind...

 

[TheMightySmiter]

I'm taking Bio, Chem, and Physics right now. But I don't have Physics lab til later, and I'm pretty used to having a full class schedule. I'm getting all A's. I'm actually adding another class next semester because I have some free time. It's been more than doable for me, but it depends on the person.