Would med admissions frown upon one undergraduate class taken per semester, even though grade As, during certian semesters in an undergrad transcript history? I work FT and am dealing with a health problem so only have time for one class during certain semesters presently.
GPA while working FT
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Keep in mind they also want to make sure you can handle a full course load. So, try to up the credit load at some point to show them you can handle multiple classes.
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If you work full time, having a 4.0 GPA is way better than a "full course load" with mediocre grades.
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Did I say take a full course load and get mediocre grades? Adcoms are not fools, they know if a person only takes one course that it is easier to get a 4.0 in that course. That is why they like to see students take several courses at one time.
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Mmm.. I would be ashamed to actually say to somebody that I had a 4.0 GPA if I only took ONE course during a 4 month span of time, even if I was working full time, because it is misleading. And still, I don't think your statement is as clearcut as you make it out to be. It would probably depend on the adcom/course/job.
IMO, 4.0 GPA w/ full courseload >>> 4.0 GPA with ONE course but working FT.
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yes. they would frown upon your having to be sick and for you not having the luxury of focusing on your studies free of working simultaneously
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as long as you don't do it forever and take time to explain it somewhere on your app you'll be given a fair shake
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