Do I need a certificate from my Post-Bac Program?

[yumyumcake]

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Hi Everyone!

I am truly at a dilemma. I am enrolled in the CSU East Bay Post-Baccalaureate program and I am required to take 40 units to receive their certificate. So long story short, I am paying a lot to be in this program and I do not even know if I can make up 40 units of classes because a lot of class they offered I already took during college. So if I cannot even meet 40 units, I cannot get the certificate. If I do not receive a certificate from my program, will that reflect poorly in my medical school applications? I am doing well in my courses however, I am limited due to the courses offered and do not want to retake courses just to receive a certificate if retaking will look bad in my transcript.

I will truly appreciate any comments or advice. Thanks in advance!

 

[deleted248403]

certificate means nothing for med school apps- its the number of classes @ a high GPA that matters.

So if you've taken 37 units at 4.0, but that last class doesnt work then don't do it. if you however at 10 units at a 3.5, then you might need it.

however, having the certificate might be something to put on the resume if med school app dont go as planned. otherwise, you just have a bunch of classes which when applying to a job won't mean a whole lot

 

[WorldChanger36]

Hi Everyone!

I am truly at a dilemma. I am enrolled in the CSU East Bay Post-Baccalaureate program and I am required to take 40 units to receive their certificate. So long story short, I am paying a lot to be in this program and I do not even know if I can make up 40 units of classes because a lot of class they offered I already took during college. So if I cannot even meet 40 units, I cannot get the certificate. If I do not receive a certificate from my program, will that reflect poorly in my medical school applications? I am doing well in my courses however, I am limited due to the courses offered and do not want to retake courses just to receive a certificate if retaking will look bad in my transcript.

I will truly appreciate any comments or advice. Thanks in advance!

You don't need the cert and med school won't be expecting it. They only care about your grades.

 

[DrMidlife]

I am paying a lot to be in this program

I'm sure it feels like a lot, but it's a very inexpensive program at about $18k/yr tuition.

 

[yumyumcake]

Thanks for the input. I'm getting a lot of mixed reviews in my program, and really appreciate your advice.