How to PASS organic chemistry II - JUST NEED A "C"!!!!

[XULA2019]

Hello everyone,

I had just been accepted into Xavier University of Louisiana Pharmacy, and at this point just need to "pass" my remaining pre-reqs before the date of August 7, 2015. Long story short, I received my acceptance around January 2015 with the following pre-reqs left to complete: Organic II lecture + lab + drill; logic; biostats. At this point I have been able to pass everything else but made an "F" in Organic II during Spring 2015. My situation is now that I need to pass Organic II during Summer I. Now I understand it is not ideal to shoot for a "C", but at this point I have done everything I needed to gain acceptance and I don't want it all to come crashing down over one course. So, please, I need help on how to PASS organic chemistry II. A "C" and I will be on my way to Pharmacy school; anything less, and I'll have wasted my acceptance. Any tips on what to focus on studying and what not would be greatly appreciated.

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[glencoco]

I used to watch YouTube videos/go to SI, and do problems in the book. I didn't receive a good grade, but I did pass, just study as much as you can, go over the chapters on the exams and make sure you know how to do the problems. If that doesn't work, I say hire a tutor, yes it's extra money, but losing that acceptance and having to reapply and go through the entire process again is way more expensive.

 

[Corpseman]

Organic chemistry II as a second language

 

[larqw87]

Do you have to retake it at that school? If not, will Xavier accept a Distant Learning course that is from an accredited program? If so, UNE has Online Organic Chemistry II that you can take at your own pace - they give you 16 weeks. The final exam is worth 70% of your grade, but it is proctored AND opened-note and book.

 

[mjmjoa]

I got a 4.0 in Orgo II, and I would help you but I'm studying for the PCAT. All I can say is make friends in class, go to tutoring if your school offers it, utilize Khan Academy, and study hard.

 

[IDontHateYou]

Study your ass off and get a tutor if you need to

 

[Bluesky22]

Learn to memorize the reactions use flashcards, notes, and study group. Hopefully your professor does quizzes that's the only way my professor got me to study.

 

[talianapp]

they give you 16 weeks. The final exam is worth 70% of your grade, but it is proctored AND opened-note and book.

 

[IDontHateYou]

they give you 16 weeks. The final exam is worth 70% of your grade, but it is proctored AND opened-note and book.

70% of your grade....... That's ugly. When I took ochem 2, final was super hard and half class failed it but it was only 35% of grade. However, no open book or anything. Actually, I just finish ochem 2 on spring and 9 out of 19 people didn't pass the class, and class started with 40 people

 

[XULA2019]

First off, just want to say thanks to everyone for their help. I was wondering is there any specific reactions, etc. that I should have a good grip on. Maybe even things from Orgo I one that I should already have a in my back pocket. I took Orgo I at a community college where the professor gave a "C" as long as you showed up; a "B" for being above average; an "A" for being 10 points above class average. Example, class average is a 35…34 and lower is a "C" (yes, even a ZERO got you a "C"); 34-43 is a "B"; and 44 or higher is an "A"…So sometimes I feel like I walled into Orgo II with a poor foundation to build upon..Maybe I could get your thoughts on tha and what I should know to strengthen my foundation before I begin Orgo II.

 

[Corpseman]

First off, just want to say thanks to everyone for their help. I was wondering is there any specific reactions, etc. that I should have a good grip on. Maybe even things from Orgo I one that I should already have a in my back pocket. I took Orgo I at a community college where the professor gave a "C" as long as you showed up; a "B" for being above average; an "A" for being 10 points above class average. Example, class average is a 35…34 and lower is a "C" (yes, even a ZERO got you a "C"); 34-43 is a "B"; and 44 or higher is an "A"…So sometimes I feel like I walled into Orgo II with a poor foundation to build upon..Maybe I could get your thoughts on tha and what I should know to strengthen my foundation before I begin Orgo II.

Get the book I posted, makes ochem easy as pie.

 

[XULA2019]

Get the book I posted, makes ochem easy as pie.

And what book is that? I'm new at this so yeah lol

 

[AlPacino]

Organic chemistry II as a second language

This is what I was about to recommend. They are two books for organic noobs(like me). David Klein does a great way of integrating an already difficult material to terms and analogies that we can all understand. I got them both before going into my orgo classes and ended up doing well. I highly recommend them for anybody struggling/preparing for organic chemistry.

 

[Corpseman]

And what book is that? I'm new at this so yeah lol

Organic chemistry II as a second language

 

[Pharmacy_lover]

Go to all your lectures, go to review sessions, make friends in class, and study ahead for the ACS exam

 

[XULA2019]

At my school we do a "drill" system? Maybe it is normal to you guys but I've never heard of it. So, basically it is just a hour and a half class which I attend three days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) and on every single one of those days I have a "drill" worth 50 points. So for the summer you're talking about 3 drills a week for five weeks on top of the two 100 point exams and the 200 point final. Was just wondering if any of y'all have heard of this.

 

[prepharmpanda]

If you have the means, Course Saver. My Ochem 2 discussion class was small enough (2 people) that my TA spent most of his time with us. I'd attend the office hours of your TAs/professor as much as possible.

For refreshing Ochem 1, you can Google for some of the books already mentioned here. There might be some PDFs in your favor. 🙂

 

[nutripharma]

Memorization is key at that point. You can totally rock it as long as you stay focused and give your brain a break once you feel like you really need it.