Incoming Freshman Premed Schedule

[mvalentine2419]

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Okay, so I decided to not take chem and bio together first semester to "ease" my transition. I'll start bio 101 in the fall and complete 102 in the spring, which is when I'll start gen chem 1. I'll finish gen chem 2 over the summer. I would normally do it at my undergrad, but my local cc offers it in a 10 wk session at a much lower price as compared to the university's higher per credit price and 5 weeks. I would have to get some sort housing because it's too far to have to commute more than 2x a week. Taking it at CC seems much more practical to me.

Soph: orgo 1 & orgo 2

Jr. Physics 1 & physics 2

How does my plan sound?*

 

[carnelian]

It's not advisable to take prereqs at a community college. Some med schools don't accept cc credits either. Bio + chem is totally doable in the same semester/year. What other classes are you taking? If it's a good mix of sciences and humanities, you should be fine.

 

[mvalentine2419]

Even if it is just one course? This community college course would spread it out over 10 wks and whereas my state school would do it in 5 weeks. It seems like I would learn and retain more over 10 weeks.

 

[bigDee]

Some med schools don't accept cc credits either.

You're making that up lol.

But it's true you should not take any of your prereqs at a CC while concurrently enrolled at a university.You can say you're trying to save money, which is legitimate, but it really looks like you're just trying to get an easy version of the class at a CC.

 

[kpcrew]

You're making that up lol.

But it's true you should not take any of your prereqs at a CC while concurrently enrolled at a university.You can say you're trying to save money, which is legitimate, but it really looks like you're just trying to get an easy version of the class at a CC.

Yeah let's attempt to refute someone's statement by claiming that they are falsifying information instead of actually taking 5 seconds to verify that Yale and Creighton do not accept credits from community colleges.

 

[davidbm95]

Okay, so I decided to not take chem and bio together first semester to "ease" my transition. I'll start bio 101 in the fall and complete 102 in the spring, which is when I'll start gen chem 1. I'll finish gen chem 2 over the summer. I would normally do it at my undergrad, but my local cc offers it in a 10 wk session at a much lower price as compared to the university's higher per credit price and 5 weeks. I would have to get some sort housing because it's too far to have to commute more than 2x a week. Taking it at CC seems much more practical to me.

Soph: orgo 1 & orgo 2

Jr. Physics 1 & physics 2

How does my plan sound?*

Search for taking pre-meds at a CC, there are a lot of threads on SDN about that. It is highly advised that you don't take even a single pre-req at a CC. It may seem practical to you but to medical schools it shows you aren't prepared for medical schools because pre-reqs at a CC are reasonably easier than at a university. Therefore wait to take them at a university.

 

[davidbm95]

You're making that up lol.

But it's true you should not take any of your prereqs at a CC while concurrently enrolled at a university.You can say you're trying to save money, which is legitimate, but it really looks like you're just trying to get an easy version of the class at a CC.

UMM no he's not making it up. Some medical schools don't accept CC credit.

 

[Koosalagoosagoo]

Do what you want dont really listen to many people on here as they are elitist... If you have to go the CC route do it, shoot for nothing lower then a 3.8. As most people say get A's at CC and get a good MCAT score and there will be no red flags.

 

[Heday]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if one wants to be a medical student, you should be able to get through, at the bare minimum two pre-req science course your freshman year. Freshman year I got through orgo, physics, and placed out of bio (but still took upper level bio class, with labs). I think having the three labs was draining, but I think heavy course loads often help you get better with time and stress management... which is really what affects you as a freshman (your time management), course difficulty isn't as significant.

Which bring about the question, what do you plan on majoring in? Also, I have the understanding that most colleges have a set fee for full-time students, so doesn't matter if you take 12 hours or 18, you're going to get charged the same amount. Why not save yourself the cash and the time and take bio and chem concurrently. That way, over the summer you can apply for a summer program. A lot of them have paid stipends and you can get an idea if you're interested in research or something. USE TIME WISELY.

 

[boko]

It is true....many medical schools don't accept community college credit for preqs.

 

[Parklife]

Thinking cc your first semester?

May the odds be ever in your favor pre-med..

 

[Sana504]

I am going to be an upcoming sophomore this semester and did the same thing you are thinking of doing. My advisor told me that two science classes + labs would be too much for my first semester and told me to wait a semester to start chemisry. I then did gen chem 1 and Biology 2 second semester, and am now taking Gen chem 2 over a 4 week summer session (at my university though, and not at a CC). Honestly I wish i had just started out taking Bio 1 and Gen Chem 1 at the same time. That first semester was so easy and I definitely could have handled the chem class. I'm telling you from my experience, just go ahead and sign up for both so you don't have to worry about having a CC credit for gen chem 2. It's definitely doable. It seems like taking CC credits won't kill you but it's something you want to avoid unless it's really necessary.

 

[Juxxtaposition]

I am going to be an upcoming sophomore this semester and did the same thing you are thinking of doing. My advisor told me that two science classes + labs would be too much for my first semester and told me to wait a semester to start chemisry. I then did gen chem 1 and Biology 2 second semester, and am now taking Gen chem 2 over a 4 week summer session (at my university though, and not at a CC). Honestly I wish i had just started out taking Bio 1 and Gen Chem 1 at the same time. That first semester was so easy and I definitely could have handled the chem class. I'm telling you from my experience, just go ahead and sign up for both so you don't have to worry about having a CC credit for gen chem 2. It's definitely doable. It seems like taking CC credits won't kill you but it's something you want to avoid unless it's really necessary.

I feel like it really depends on OP's school, though. I think that OP should not go to CC for prerequisites, but at certain schools certain class combinations are absolute killer (and not in a good way).

 

[bigDee]

Oh ok my bad