course selection question

[vitaebellaa]

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hey everyone, just looking for some insight for my schedule for next semester. I just finished my freshman year and am wondering what you guys think would be the best way to plan my schedule for the fall. Pre-req wise I have already take: Bio I/II, Bio Lab, Gen Chem I/II, and Calc I


Here is what my schedule looks like so far:
Elementary Latin (to fulfill my language requirement)
Brain and Behavior (Neurosci. Major requirement)
Orgo I/Orgo I Lab
Art History (to fulfill my fine arts requirement)

here are my options:
#1 Genetics
#2 Physics


While I was thinking about taking Physics I this semester as well, I am a little nervous about pairing Physics with Orgo (chem is not my strongest subject - Gen chem was the only course so far I received Bs in 🙁). I do feel confident with my physics background, but I don't want to jeopardize doing well because I paired it with orgo. The obvious pro would be that I could start studying for the MCAT the summer after my sophomore year. I want to have enough time to study, take a prep course, and take it enough times to get a competitive score and still send my apps. out early. (Basically, not wait to the last minute and only take the ACT/SAT once - I did well but not as well as I would have if I prepared and took it multiple times)

Would it be sensible to take Genetics this semester and Physics I/II in the summer next year so I will be able to start studying for the MCAT in the fall to take it hopefully in January of my junior year? What would you guys suggest?

 

[justdoit31]

I would say take Genetics- for me Physics and Orgo were the most time intensive (I hate chemistry) so for me Genetics while challenging didn't have hours of math homework to work. You will be fine to start studying for the MCAT if you really want to because you will only be down to physics and can review the other subjects. However I think the MCAT is something that you want to study maybe 3-6 months for and not a whole year. I would think maybe take Physics 1 summer (if you must take summer classes I needed the break) and then Physics 2 fall- you won't have to review that much Phys 2 if you take the Jan MCAT.

 

[snorlax]

Genetics required a lot more studying for me than physics. I'm always willing to add another physics class to my schedule...but another bio class? no thanks. 😱

 

[addo]

Genetics required a lot more studying for me than physics. I'm always willing to add another physics class to my schedule...but another bio class? no thanks. 😱

Quite the contrary for me...which just goes to say, there is no right answer for this.