grad student at one school, prereqs elsewhere?

[willi113]

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So here is my deal... I am in the second year (of four) of a clinical doctorate program. I intend to apply to medical school afterwards, but I do not have all of the prerequisite classes. I have the time to take them now however the school that I go to does not offer them at night so I was thinking of taking them at another school in the area. I can not take classes during the day due to my class and clinic schedule for my degree program. Problem is I am afraid it will look like I am trying to go to an easier school for the hard science classes ( I go to Vanderbilt and I went to Northwestern for undergrad). What's the verdict? Better to wait until grad school is over?

 

[relentless11]

Just take the pre-reqs at some university. In all honesty, I don't think there is much concern in regards to where you go as long as its an accredited 4-year university. However it may look bad if took your pre-reqs at a community college while doing a doctorate program.

 

[RxnMan]

Just take the pre-reqs at some university. In all honesty, I don't think there is much concern in regards to where you go as long as its an accredited 4-year university. However it may look bad if took your pre-reqs at a community college while doing a doctorate program.

I agree. I took my pre-reqs at several different schools, and it didn't hurt me. In fact, there's a thread in this forum seeing who among the non-trads has the largest number of transcripts!

 

[OneBasket]

I agree as well, with one caveat, which is that some schools really do not like community colleges. I happened to know where I wanted to apply (just one med school) and checked with them to be sure it was okay. So go ahead and check with some of your top choices first if you are thinking of going to a c.c. for those other classes.

Also, in my experience, SOME of the c.c. professors were really great; accessible, interested in creating an opportunity for positive learning experiences, and appreciative of my efforts. You just need to ask around first and make sure you are getting one of those profs. Chances are if other students think the prof it too demanding, he or she is a good one if you're looking to learn material for the MCAT.

If you're just thinking of taking them at a different four year school, go for it. Especially b/c you can easily explain the scheduling issues if a question comes up.