How many classes? I'm starting a post-bacc program in Spring 2013.

[Enigmatic77]

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Hello,

I am starting a post-bacc program in January and am wondering which classes I should take and how many. My goal is to apply to medical school ASAP. I am 27 years old and have been out of college for 5 years. I would like to shadow and do some research later on while I am in the post-bacc program, but not when I begin my first semester of classes, although I could use the income to help since I am living with family.

Here is what I was thinking of initially:

Spring semester courses:

General Chemistry with lab
Biology

What about this line-up?

General Chemistry with lab
Biology
Physics with lab *(note: I never took physics in high school)

Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[NJD519]

If you are not working I would recommend three a semester, so that you can really get all As and get some classes done. If you are working, I suggest no more than two. Shadowing and volunteering with fit nicely with that schedule.

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[Enigmatic77]

If you are not working I would recommend three a semester, so that you can really get all As and get some classes done. If you are working, I suggest no more than two. Shadowing and volunteering with fit nicely with that schedule.

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Thanks. Do you think shadowing and volunteering works well while taking three courses?

 

[NJD519]

I would say yes, especially if you are not working. You can volunteer once a week for a few hours a day and attain quite a few hours by the time you are finished with your post-bacc. As for shadowing, the amount of time you will spend on this I assume will vary. Nonetheless, it shouldn't drastically affect your studying time. Just begin your courses and see how you feel with your schedule and go from there; you will get in a groove within a couple weeks or so.

 

[Enigmatic77]

I would say yes, especially if you are not working. You can volunteer once a week for a few hours a day and attain quite a few hours by the time you are finished with your post-bacc. As for shadowing, the amount of time you will spend on this I assume will vary. Nonetheless, it shouldn't drastically affect your studying time. Just begin your courses and see how you feel with your schedule and go from there; you will get in a groove within a couple weeks or so.

Thanks. I appreciate your recommendations. I cannot wait to start.

 

[NJD519]

You are welcome, and you will need that enthusiasm!