Does it matter if I take "X" or "XL" classes?

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Both class types are accepted by AMCAS as undergraduate BCPM. X simply means they're classes designed by UCLA Extension, while XL means they have a counterpart to them at UCLA. Should I prioritize taking XL classes, or does it not matter?

Some X classes include Intro to Immunology, Cancer Bio, Pathophysio, and Neurophysio.

 

[DNAJB6]

I can't see why it would matter. I would also consider changing the title to something a bit clearer. XL sounds more like a white coat size. 😉

 

[jarednogeek]

no.

 

[CyrilFiggis]

Both class types are accepted by AMCAS as undergraduate BCPM. X simply means they're classes designed by UCLA Extension, while XL means they have a counterpart to them at UCLA. Should I prioritize taking XL classes, or does it not matter?

Some X classes include Intro to Immunology, Cancer Bio, Pathophysio, and Neurophysio.

Unless it’s a requirement. I did biochem which was XL.

 

[deleted1000960]

Unless it’s a requirement. I did biochem which was XL.

Thanks. What other classes did you take there, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Both class types are accepted by AMCAS as undergraduate BCPM. X simply means they're classes designed by UCLA Extension, while XL means they have a counterpart to them at UCLA. Should I prioritize taking XL classes, or does it not matter?

Some X classes include Intro to Immunology, Cancer Bio, Pathophysio, and Neurophysio.

Make sure your prereqs are legit, however anything you're taking for fun / to learn, there really isn't any wrong way to do it. During my gap year, I took A&P and genetics at a local community college and just audited them. Nobody cared that I did it that way, and in fact it turned into a positive because I spinned it into an example of my commitment to lifelong learning.

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[CyrilFiggis]

Thanks. What other classes did you take there, if you don't mind me asking?

Only did biochem I did the rest of my post bacc through USC.

 

[Goro]

Both class types are accepted by AMCAS as undergraduate BCPM. X simply means they're classes designed by UCLA Extension, while XL means they have a counterpart to them at UCLA. Should I prioritize taking XL classes, or does it not matter?

Some X classes include Intro to Immunology, Cancer Bio, Pathophysio, and Neurophysio.

Nope, doesn't matter at all

 

[CosmeticLeFort3]

That is institution specific such that I have no idea what you are talking about so nobody will care.