Class Scheduling (Summer/Fall 2009)

[ctasich]

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Hey guys,

I am trying to figure out the best schedule of classes to make me as competitive as possible for Fall 2010. I took General Chemistry I/II five years ago as an undergrad freshman. I proceeded to make less than savory grades (D+ and C- respectively). My grades showed a marked increase after freshman year and I believe it will be obvious to anyone reviewing my application that I did not fully apply myself my freshman year. Additionally, my school has a reputation for having a very good Chemistry department. Nonetheless, I definitely plan to retake these courses (and know I can ace them). Given that, which situation would be better for taking classes now?

Option 1 (27 credit hours)

Summer Session (11 credit hours)
Biology I (1st Session)
Biology II (2nd Session)
Microeconomics

Fall Session (16 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (1st Session)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd Session)
General Chemistry I
Calculus I

or

Option 2 (19 credit hours)

Summer Session (7 credit hours)
General Chemistry I
Microeconomics

Fall Session (12 credit hours)
Biology I
Chemistry II
Calculus I

The first option allows me to get more credit hours in a shorter amount of time due to the split term options with the Bio/Human A&P classes. However, the second option allows me to either replace or average my old Chemistry I grade with my new one before I apply for Fall 2010. Additionally, I will have my new Chemistry II grade submitted before the application deadline for most schools.

Which of these options would make me more competitive for Fall 2010? Any advice on my situation would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[ctasich]

Anyone have any suggestions? My drop/add opens June 4 that's why I was wondering.

 

[AStudentDoctor]

Anyone have any suggestions? My drop/add opens June 4 that's why I was wondering.

If you're going to have to take all these courses anyways-- then what does it matter when you take them?

If I were you I would do option 1 because it doesn't look TOO difficult. I wouldn't add any extra classes tho.

Whatever you do, do your best.

I'd make an outline of ALL the courses you need before you apply. So that you can have a concrete idea where you need to be with credit hours before apply for Fall 2010.

 

[4apharmd]

When are you taking Organic Chem? Or am I just misreading?

 

[ctasich]

If you're going to have to take all these courses anyways-- then what does it matter when you take them?

I am wondering if a school would flat out deny me admission due to seeing a D+ on my transcript. I was wondering if it'd be wiser to rearrange my schedule so I could retake Chemistry I (and make an A) before I sent any of my scores to the school or should I stick with option 1 and just notify the school that I am retaking the course.

I'd make an outline of ALL the courses you need before you apply. So that you can have a concrete idea where you need to be with credit hours before apply for Fall 2010.

Agreed...that's what I'm working on right now 🙂

When are you taking Organic Chem? Or am I just misreading?

I will either be taking a split term O-Chem I/II in the Spring or Summer terms. I know not all schools allow you to take courses the summer before matriculation, but as far as I can tell the schools I plan to apply to are ok with it (still waiting to hear back from a couple).