Is it worth dropping a chem minor for upper level bio courses?

[dds2013]

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Hello everyone,

Last year I decided to minor in chemistry for three reasons: 1) I only needed an additional class (it’s a heavy 5 credit hour lab course though) to complete it, 2) I thought it would be good for my application, and 3) it would be nice to have under my belt once I graduate.

During the application process, I realized that AADSAS (and I assume the schools) do not ask you whether you minored or not. I figure that maybe they do not really care.

Next semester, my bio dept is offering some really nice upper level classes that would definitely help me in d-school. I can only take 4 science classes though, 2 classes that are really boring but I have to complete to get my degree, and 2 courses that I have the option of taking.

So, do you guys think I should forget about the minor in chemistry and put the effort next semester into something that can actually help me? Also, do you think d-schools would get mad if I drop my minor after I have been accepted (I think some schools pay attention to it when you send in your transcripts)?

Please advise me if you can.

 

[DrReo]

Did you tell them that you will complete a minor in chemistry? If you didn't, I would take the advanced biology courses, personally.

Hello everyone,

Last year I decided to minor in chemistry for three reasons: 1) I only needed an additional class (it’s a heavy 5 credit hour lab course though) to complete it, 2) I thought it would be good for my application, and 3) it would be nice to have under my belt once I graduate.

During the application process, I realized that AADSAS (and I assume the schools) do not ask you whether you minored or not. I figure that maybe they do not really care.

Next semester, my bio dept is offering some really nice upper level classes that would definitely help me in d-school. I can only take 4 science classes though, 2 classes that are really boring but I have to complete to get my degree, and 2 courses that I have the option of taking.

So, do you guys think I should forget about the minor in chemistry and put the effort next semester into something that can actually help me? Also, do you think d-schools would get mad if I drop my minor after I have been accepted (I think some schools pay attention to it when you send in your transcripts)?

Please advise me if you can.

 

[Andrew324]

I would say its up to you.

You might care about having a minor in chemistry because its fun and whatever, you can say you did it.

Or you can take the bio and maybe make d-school a little easier when you hit those topics.

I don't know how much either of those would affect an acceptance, I don't think they would but I am no admin.

 

[dds2013]

Did you tell them that you will complete a minor in chemistry? If you didn't, I would take the advanced biology courses, personally.

I did not flat out tell them that i will complete a minor in chemistry. AADSAS never asked us about it, and i never mentioned it in my personal statement or any other section of my application.

I does however show up on your official transcript, which is why i am wondering about what i should do. I might just call up the schools i get accepted at on Dec 1st and ask them.

 

[doc toothache]

The change may not have a significant impact should you be accepted in ds. A 2 semester course in biochem would be a rough trade off for a course in micro/gen histo.

 

[lhtran07]

I say take the classes that you find interesting and enjoy. If it's chem then go for the minor...if not go with the upper bio classes.

I majored in bio with a chem minor and if I could do it over, I'd go with bio classes over the chem minor because the minor doesn't do anything...sure its on my transcript but that's about it. I don't think it enhances anything and I don't think it enriched my education any since I hate chem and love bio.

 

[DividedByZero]

Yeah, i was in the same predicament. But instead of a chem minor, it was a double major in psychology. I went with the upper level bio classes instead and would do it all over again given the chance.

 

[dds2013]

Yeah, i was in the same predicament. But instead of a chem minor, it was a double major in psychology. I went with the upper level bio classes instead and would do it all over again given the chance.

Wow! You gave up a major in psychology for upper level bio courses. I guess my decision just became easier (especially since i enjoy taking bio courses over chem).

Thanks everyone!