How many prereqs should I take at a CC?

[khatz]

Yes, I know there are a million topics on this but I want a modern answer. The world is changing. Obamacare is gonna drive doctor shortage through the roof and I am sure this means more incoming freshmen will think this is a good opportunity to take up the premed mantle which could make CC courses look laughable. Honestly, I don't know. That's why I'm here.

I did not get accepted anywhere out of 3 uni's I applied to (all for the same reason: "nice SAT score but since your gpa is under 3.0 we dont want you") so I have to go to a CC. I did not expect to take this route considering I was confident I would get into one but I guess not everyone can have nice things.

Back to the question: how many of the pre-reqs (specifically which ones would help too) should I take at the CC before transferring?

Also I know a lot of you on this forum have nothing better to do than be a sardonic jackass so if you're going to pour salt on my wounds I'd like it if you just closed this tab.

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[iave9963]

You'll find out that some applicants have taken anywhere from a few pre-reqs at CC up to all of their pre-reqs at a CC and still ended up with acceptances to medical school; you should be no different as long as your application is paired with a qualifying mcat and ECs.

Good luck.

+1000 I took most of my pre-reqs at CC, transferred to a major university, continued to take some upper level sciences and math and now have 2 acceptances. So no worries just like stated above, do what you have to do at CC.

 

[MDwannabe09]

I took most of my pre-reqs, (physics, ochem, gen chem, lower div bio, math, english, etc.), at a CC before transferring and I don't feel they'll negatively impact my med school acceptance chances. I think as long as you do well in those classes, learn the material, and do well on your MCAT, you'll be fine.

I couldn't afford to go straight to a university and I think med schools will understand that not everyone can attend a university all 4 years, as long as your grades and MCAT are up to par.

Good luck!

 

[MedPR]

Yes, I know there are a million topics on this but I want a modern answer. The world is changing. Obamacare is gonna drive doctor shortage through the roof and I am sure this means more incoming freshmen will think this is a good opportunity to take up the premed mantle which could make CC courses look laughable. Honestly, I don't know. That's why I'm here.

I did not get accepted anywhere out of 3 uni's I applied to (all for the same reason: "nice SAT score but since your gpa is under 3.0 we dont want you") so I have to go to a CC. I did not expect to take this route considering I was confident I would get into one but I guess not everyone can have nice things.

Back to the question: how many of the pre-reqs (specifically which ones would help too) should I take at the CC before transferring?

Also I know a lot of you on this forum have nothing better to do than be a sardonic jackass so if you're going to pour salt on my wounds I'd like it if you just closed this tab.

Take exactly 0 pre reqs at CC

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[Stumpyman]

Take exactly 0 pre reqs at CC

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Are you familiar at all with transferring out of a CC? Good luck getting into a decent school in your major of choice (presumably science-related) without a single science course.

 

[VisareAvGud]

If you take prereqs at CC, I would encourage you to take some upper level related classes (genetics, biochem, micro) at a university to prove you can handle the harder courseload.

 

[MedPR]

Are you familiar at all with transferring out of a CC? Good luck getting into a decent school in your major of choice (presumably science-related) without a single science course.

No I'm not familiar, but I know people who have done it.

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[sinombre]

Are you familiar at all with transferring out of a CC? Good luck getting into a decent school in your major of choice (presumably science-related) without a single science course.

Agreed, it's not feasible to do this as a science major. As has been stated 2398473897 times before on these forums--just make sure you take upper division science classes at the school you transfer to and do well in them.

 

[amazing tekkers]

Take exactly 0 pre reqs at CC

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I disagree.

CC is a good option,its a good way to get save money, and have your GPA boosted.

I'd recommend you take the general chemistry with lab, physics, bio/anatomy with lab, at CC--including other general classes like an intensive writing class. Then later on you can take organic chemistry at the University you decide to transfer to after a year of two.

I'm currently at a CC as a first year, I was kind of in the same boat as you regarding the GPA. I took general chemistry 1 and biology last semester. I'm taking chemistry 2 this semester and its a pretty good course. Of course, I'll take higher science courses like genetics, biochemistry at the University I decide to attend.

 

[kad690775]

I transferred from CC, and I only took the classes that I NEEDED to take to transfer to a university, look at the 4 year school you are looking to goto and see what their requirements are for the major you are intending to transfer into. In my case I had to take Bio 1, 2 and Chem 1,2 at CC, but physics and orgo I could wait till after I transferred.

 

[tdmonty]

Modern times bro (gal?). Not everyone is born with a silver spoon, do your time at a CC... If the CC classes are "laughable" that's your advantage! Excel, get your GPA stellar and transfer! It's 2 years out of a lifetime.

 

[deleted127837]

Take what you need to get to a major university.

Many medical schools don't accept courses taken at community colleges. Keep that in mind.

 

[d12]

Yep, I agree with the above posters. Do what you have to do to transfer to a university, but do the least amount of pre-reqs just to be safe.

From what I understand, the bias against community college courses mainly applies to non-trad applicants who do their pre-reqs on the side at a community college. Admissions committees will want to know why you took pre-reqs at a CC. Getting them out of the way is a bad answer, as is doing them there because you think they will be easier. Doing them there to save money will be a sufficient answer for some admissions committees (especially if the CC is in California) while it will be a bad answer for many others. Taking them because you need them to transfer to a university with the major of your choice is an excellent answer and many medical students took this route and were quite successful.

 

[obgyny]

Take what you need to get to a major university.

Many medical schools don't accept courses taken at community colleges. Keep that in mind.

That's not true. Only a few don't. With 100+ medical schools in the US, you can easily avoid those schools. I've heard Yale and Creighton don't accept CC classes (don't quote me on that).. but I didn't want to apply there anyways lol.

I went to a CA community college (actually 2 of them) before transferring to a UC. They basically require you to take almost all the prereqs at the CC before transferring. So I took every prereq except for organic chemistry at the CC. As others have said, take upper division bio courses at the university, and maintain a good GPA.

I kept up a high GPA throughout CC and at the university and things worked out for me .

How you did in high school doesn't matter at all for med school admissions. Think of college as a fresh blank slate.

 

[lobo.solo]

Take what you need to get to a major university.

Many medical schools don't accept courses taken at community colleges. Keep that in mind.

There is only a handful of schools that don't take CC credit.