Can I get lazy after being accepted

[Diocletian]

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[CrimsonKing]

Until you matriculate, the school has every right to rescind your acceptance.

 

[Mavii]

Shoot for B's, not W's!

 

[BABSstudent]

So if I get accepted to a medical school, how lazy can I get before the school notices? Do they ask for transcripts of your last semester in college?

I'm currently taking classes right now that'll boost my sGPA in case I didn't get accepted this year... but I got the call a few days ago. Now I'm thinking about dropping some of them and just cruising by to get my biology degree with minimum effort. Unfortunately this will result in several "Withdraws" on my transcript. Is that ok?

For that matter, how low can my grade dip before med schools care? I have no motivation to study hard for any tests this semester.

Don't withdraw from the classes, but you could slack off a little if you want. Keep in mind that schools do reserve the right to withdraw an acceptance.

In my experience, slacking off is a lot harder than you would think. I did and was extremely disappointed when I got a C on a test. The next time I studied hard to get that A again. Ended up with a B+ in the class overall. It sucked.

Even now, I am no longer in school and am just working. Having only a 40 hour a week is strange because it requires nothing further than that. I find myself getting extremely bored and am working out six days a week. I guess the premed life trained me to be perfectly happy being busy all the time.

 

[Doctor Strange]

Ds get degrees.

 

[ilikevegetables]

Some schools require keeping your grades to a certain standard to keep your acceptance. If your acceptance has one of those rules, just make sure to keep your grades high enough for that!

 

[HughMyron]

Ds get degrees.

Actually, depending on your institution you may need a C or higher to pass.

 

[Planes2Doc]

You don't want to suddenly drop everything. They can take your acceptance away. Try to maintain Bs in those classes, and if you didn't enjoy them, this is the best time to drop the ECs. Enjoy the acceptance!

 

[Doctor Strange]

Actually, depending on your institution you may need a C or higher to pass.

Cs get degrees.

 

[red doctober]

Ds get degrees.

At my institution, D = fail but counts as 1.0 for GPA. You can't use Ds for prereqs nor for degree requirements.

 

[MilMD01]

Just call the school & talk to the dean.

I took a W in calc 2, because I didn't need it after acceptance. I called, asked, got the green light, and here I am today not wasting endless hours integrating.

 

[MedPR]

Ds get degrees.

Cs get degrees.

 

[leungdong]

I am the same situation now. I am only taking 9 credits. There aren't any fun electives to take at my school so I am just spending extra time at research.

 

[SOMBound13]

So if I get accepted to a medical school, how lazy can I get before the school notices? Do they ask for transcripts of your last semester in college?

Of course they do. They need to know that you graduated and didn't fail your last semester/year.

Don't let senioritis get to you. It's still nice to graduate Summa Cum Laude or whatever honors your school offers.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Don't withdraw from the classes, but you could slack off a little if you want. Keep in mind that schools do reserve the right to withdraw an acceptance.

In my experience, slacking off is a lot harder than you would think. I did and was extremely disappointed when I got a C on a test. The next time I studied hard to get that A again. Ended up with a B+ in the class overall. It sucked.

Even now, I am no longer in school and am just working. Having only a 40 hour a week is strange because it requires nothing further than that. I find myself getting extremely bored and am working out six days a week. I guess the premed life trained me to be perfectly happy being busy all the time.

Agreed. I got a lot of crap from my roommates for still not taking my foot off the pedal after my acceptance. It just didn't feel right, especially halfway through the semester when I was still busting my butt to get good grades in the event I had to reapply.

When I have free time now though, I try to not spend all of it studying - consequently, sometimes I find myself at a loss of what to do.

 

[Lady Netter]

If you got into med school, you should be able to get at least a B- with minimal effort. Don't withdraw - that's a waste of tuition money...if not yours, then someone's.

 

[yehhhboiii]

You don't need to work as hard as you have been previously but don't let your efforts go to waste. There are plenty of people who wouldn't mind having your spot and are sitting on the waitlist. You don't want to do anything that could jeopardize your future.

 

[tehrevenant3]

Take easy classes. If it's too late to pick classes, just relax a little and know that you have the option to decide how hard you want to work. I plan to do enough to get A's just because I hate the thought of having B's on my transcript, but I planned a very easy courseload for myself because I knew I'd lack my pre-acceptance motivation.

 

[Guero]

Just call the school & talk to the dean.

I took a W in calc 2, because I didn't need it after acceptance. I called, asked, got the green light, and here I am today not wasting endless hours integrating.

This. Many schools require you to finish what you listed on AMCAS as "planned coursework." But if they don't mind like the above post and you're okay with any other consequences, go ahead. I'd probably do it if I (A) didn't need the course, (B) went from 15/16 credit hours to 12, which would mean no tuition wasted, and (C) loathed the course.

 

[LaughingMan]

This. Many schools require you to finish what you listed on AMCAS as "planned coursework." But if they don't mind like the above post and you're okay with any other consequences, go ahead. I'd probably do it if I (A) didn't need the course, (B) went from 15/16 credit hours to 12, which would mean no tuition wasted, and (C) loathed the course.

This is why I'm concerned with listing some upper lvl classes on my planned coursework.

Does anyone know if one applies to a school and is deficient in a pre-req for that school (BioChem)--if one doesn't list it in the planned coursework--the letter of acceptance would just mention that the course is deficient and needs to be completed before acceptance right?

Or would they just not consider your app since you don't have the course listed as planned?

 

[PreMedOrDead]

Cs get degrees.

This may be true, but As get lays.

 

[carnelian]

This is why I'm concerned with listing some upper lvl classes on my planned coursework.

Does anyone know if one applies to a school and is deficient in a pre-req for that school (BioChem)--if one doesn't list it in the planned coursework--the letter of acceptance would just mention that the course is deficient and needs to be completed before acceptance right?

Or would they just not consider your app since you don't have the course listed as planned?

They'll still consider your application. If you're accepted, they'll include in the acceptance letter (or some other form of correspondence) that you need to complete the course before matriculating. Not sure if it affects your chances in any way though -- that probably depends on the school and class(es) in question.

 

[Guero]

This is why I'm concerned with listing some upper lvl classes on my planned coursework.

Does anyone know if one applies to a school and is deficient in a pre-req for that school (BioChem)--if one doesn't list it in the planned coursework--the letter of acceptance would just mention that the course is deficient and needs to be completed before acceptance right?

Or would they just not consider your app since you don't have the course listed as planned?

They may not even catch it, but will either mention it or expect you to have finished it prior to matriculation.

As for the upper levels, just ask the schools. Most of mine just want to be updated if you decide not to take it, the class fills, etc.