Choosing Classes for Fall '09

[Jameel11435]

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So I'm taking General Chem I right now, and I'll complete General Chem II as a summer course, so now its time to choose classes for Fall '09.

I plan on taking Biology I, Organic Chem I, and Physics I, my only concern is whether or not this is capable without sacrificing a grade in either of them. When I sat down to plan it out I came to the conclusion that if I continue on this course I'll do Bio II, Organic Chem II, and Physics II in the Spring '10 term, and I'll be finished with my pre-reqs by the end of my Sophomore year.

Should I go for it?

Has anyone else done this? How did you manage it all?

 

[TehDoc]

Completely up to you and how effective you study. Time management and balance is the key. I haven't heard of many people having problems with those three subjects in one session.

 

[Anotherface]

I know a lot of people who complained about that schedule, but it really depends on how effectively you manage your time, so you may not take that course load and still do well.

 

[txprodigal]

So I'm taking General Chem I right now, and I'll complete General Chem II as a summer course, so now its time to choose classes for Fall '09.

I plan on taking Biology I, Organic Chem I, and Physics I, my only concern is whether or not this is capable without sacrificing a grade in either of them. When I sat down to plan it out I came to the conclusion that if I continue on this course I'll do Bio II, Organic Chem II, and Physics II in the Spring '10 term, and I'll be finished with my pre-reqs by the end of my Sophomore year.

Should I go for it?

Has anyone else done this? How did you manage it all?

Time management is key. Also, you might try to only focus on your classes for a little while and then slowly add extracurricular activities as you figure out how much of a commitment your course load requires.

I basically did that this and last semester, but I don't recommend it. Not enough time to enjoy life.

 

[MidnightSun32]

This is basically the schedule I've been on except for taking chem I & chem II in the summer (separate sessions) and instead of Bio I, Human A&P combined with those classes (I had already taken bio I). I haven't had any problems whatsoever with maintaining my grades with the course load. It's basically just time management and making sure your work is done right away rather than procrastinating. I've had plenty of time to go out with friends and even tutor classmates. It really just depends on how you learn and how motivated you are.

oh, and study what you just learned each day so you don't forget it and have to cram before a test. I also go over the material inbetween classes on my longer breaks.

 

[tiedyeddog]

I took that exact schedule a year ago. My school is on quarters and that was a 13 hour schedule (3 Ochem, 5 for the others.) Actually, That is my only quarter with a 4.0 but it was because I knew it would be hard and I busted my ass. I studied 5 hours or more each day and only went to my bio lectures because I figured out soon enough that going to ochem and physics lectures was a HUGE waste of time. I also worked out atleast one and a half hours a day and had time to go out on weekends, work in a lab, and volunteer. No big deal.

Plan a schedule from day one and STICK with it.

 

[whimsical]

I took that schedule this year (sophomore year) plus another class or two, and I'd say it's manageable as long as you keep up and don't load up on too many extracurriculars. Being done with prereqs early is a really nice feeling.

 

[mmmcdowe]

I'd consider doing physics as late as possible. That seems to be the hardest for most people to relearn.

 

[JJMrK]

At my school that would be 11-13 units depending on whether or not you take ochem lab. Most people here take around 15 units/semester, so it's very do-able.

 

[Medicalhopeful]

That is very doable, i think almost every premed at my school will have that schedule come fall.

 

[GoSpursGo]

At my school, it's highly recommended that you spread out the pre-reqs so that you don't commit GPA suicide. Since you don't take the MCAT until spring of your junior year, they advise you to wait on the physics until junior year. You don't get bonus points for finishing the pre-reqs early. But most other people seem to pile on the pre-reqs sophomore year, so I'm sure it CAN be done, I just don't recommend it.