Does taking only 12 credits one semester look bad on your transcript?

[Mr Doc Turr]

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I am currently taking 15 credits.

There is a chance that I would probably drop Biochemistry (3 credits) if I don't do too well on the first two exams. The reason for that I cannot afford to get lower than a B in ANY class from now on.

And I've never withdrawn from a class before, when I probably should have. This could have helped my GPA.
If I withdrew from Biochem, I'd still be taking mammalian physiology and physics for my science courses this semester.

Would medical schools frown upon this?

 

[MrLogan13]

No, you're going full-time and that's fine. No need to be neurotic over this.

 

[Make Or Break]

I only took 12-13 hours a semester. It was never brought up in any of my interviews.

 

[deleted407021]

Nope. Do your best!

 

[JPA178]

Nah

 

[ANATOMYgirl22]

Nope. So take advantage and get the best grades you can for those 12 credits!!

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

I also only took 12-14 units a semester. Less units (compared to 15-16) left me with more time for research, volunteering and other EC's.