Help with taking Upper level biology course

[Thundercatz]

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Hey Guys,

I graduated last semester but I will take additional upper level biology courses to raise my GPA.

For the following semester, I plan on taking human anatomy, endocrinology, and behavioral neuroscience. I want to take a few more classes, but my options are limited. My advisor has suggested I take some fluff upper level biology courses like toxicology to pad my GPA, but I am wondering if its worth my time my and money?

Any suggestions would be great!

 

[doc3232]

You are applying next year?
If you do decide to take upper division classes...just choose them carefully (get A's and A+'s if possible).
good luck

 

[shoombol tallah]

If you haven't already I would take biochemistry and/or microbiology. Those are two classes that are prereqs at some schools plus I have spoken to a few admissions people who have said they look for those classes specifically. Along with anatomy and physiology and all the other good stuff.

 

[Thundercatz]

I am applying this semester, but I just want to improve my chances for the next cycle if I dont get in.

My GPA sucks because I did poorly early on, but I have gotten As in Biochem, Cell Physiology, genetics, etc....

My advisor told me to take some fluff classes as 5 As would get me to a 3.25, yea I know it still sucks but better than what I have now.

I am just curious though if adcom will look down on me for taking some fluff classes.