How many classes do you take at once in your specific postbac?
Is it possible to take 3 classes at once at a school like Wash U or Columbia etc?
Or is it better to take it a bit slower, two at a time?
In your opinion...and experience...
thanks
Like most things, it depends . . . .
What is your math background? If you have really strong math abilities, you might be able to take more classes. But if not, you can get behind early.
What else are you doing? Work? Family? Active social life? If you can dedicate to JUST studying, it is more likely that you will be able to take more classes. And do well.
The bottom line is that you are taking a risk by taking more classes. Doing bad on them as a post bacc can look real bad. So better to spread them out and do well. But, then it takes longer. You need to answer for yourself.
I took all 4 pre-reqs at the same time, but all the stars seemed to align for me that year. I have a very strong math background (EE undergrad), and I had taken Physics and GenChem before (15 years prior). And, no family at the time. And I made myself a social outcast for that year and went out rarely.
Good luck