Graduating spring 2016

[Angie_MD]

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Hey guys quick question, I am a business major, Bio minor

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I Graduate in spring 2016 but applying this june cycle for matriculation in 2016 how ever haven't finished all of my pre reqs and wont be able to during my last semester at my university, are there any regular post bac programs that would allow me to just take 3 courses to satisfy pre reqs during the summer? Or should I just apply to another school after graduation during the summer? i know some med schools will allow you to submit your app without having some pre reqs finished but they have to be finished before matriculation and i am worried about not having all of them done.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Enginerd2016]

You could possibly take them the summer before matriculating at the institution you attend now. Ask an advisor if they have a Non-Degree Seeking Student designation like mine does, which allows me to enroll in classes without seeking a biology degree. It is imperative that you finish the pre-requisites prior to starting medical school, and, if not handled now, not completing them could delay when you start. Meaning, get on this ASAP or you wont be starting med school next year if accepted.

 

[Angie_MD]

You could possibly take them the summer before matriculating at the institution you attend now. Ask an advisor if they have a Non-Degree Seeking Student designation like mine does, which allows me to enroll in classes without seeking a biology degree. It is imperative that you finish the pre-requisites prior to starting medical school, and, if not handled now, not completing them could delay when you start. Meaning, get on this ASAP or you wont be starting med school next year if accepted.

okay thanks so much, I totally forgot that I can sign up as a non-degree seeking student but the problem is most of those type of programs dont allow financial aid, and I know im not gonna be able to afford those courses. Any other options you can think of?

 

[Cidermonk]

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[NeuResurgens]

So you're applying this cycle? Won't you still have a whole two semesters to complete some of those prereqs before you'd be matriculating in 2016? If not, is there not way for you to postpone graduation, take some spring/summer courses and then graduate in the summer?

 

[cactus8910]

Depending on where you're applying, you may be able to take them at a community college. Your state school(s) (assuming you don't already go there) may also have less expensive options. Leaving 3 courses till the last minute seems pretty risky though. Many med schools start early (late July/early August) and they'll require your transcripts showing the completed prereqs before that.
What 3 courses do you need? It seems kinda crazy that you won't be able to take any of them in the next year.

 

[Angie_MD]

If you don't have 3 pre reqs completed yet have you not taken the MCAT either?

From what it seems, you are rushing to apply too soon. I think that you would be better off waiting until June 2016 to apply. Don't want to be cramming in everything last minute

Hey,
So Im taking the MCAT June 18th, I have taken a general chem class that integrates Orgo, and Biochem and i have great self study habits where I know I can do very well on the MCAT but i am missing Orgo and In-orgo pre reqs. I have a year of Bio, I have a year of physics, i have all my social sciences and statistics under my belt right now. And because i am a business major it's extremely hard to balance my major requirements along with my pre reqs so thats why i havent gotten the chance to take any organic chems as of yet. This summer I plan on taking some courses limited to 8 credits only because thats what i can afford right now :/

 

[Angie_MD]

Depending on where you're applying, you may be able to take them at a community college. Your state school(s) (assuming you don't already go there) may also have less expensive options. Leaving 3 courses till the last minute seems pretty risky though. Many med schools start early (late July/early August) and they'll require your transcripts showing the completed prereqs before that.
What 3 courses do you need? It seems kinda crazy that you won't be able to take any of them in the next year.

I need Organic chem and In orgo which i know has two sessions to them each so im gonna see if i can take the first sessions thos summer and then the next two the summer before med school if accepted. CC may be the answer for me, im applying to schools in NYC and ive looked up their requirements which actually seems accessible if i strategize