Lets put the CC credits myth to rest

[Fakhter]

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Everyone has different opinions to whether or not CC credits make a difference in the admission process. Well lets just make this clear, there is no definite answer as of now. So stop making it seem as if you know the answer because you don't. Every school is different and I know this because i've done my research. I emailed a member of the admissions committee at UVA and asked simply, "will my CC credits deter me from gaining admission?" She later replied......

"Thank you for your email and your interest in the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

We seek diversity in our matriculating class each year, and part of that is enrolling a class from a wide range of universities and colleges across the state and country. You may want to take your higher level science classes when you transfer to your four year institution.

Best wishes,"

That basically means it's not going to disqualify you but it's not going to look good on your application.

Then there's the argument that it doesn't matter, which is also true. Depending on which school you apply to. EVMS doesn't care so long as your MCAT score is a bit about average. I know this because I talked to an admissions committee member that's what they basically said but in a more articulate manner.

Conclusion: It all depends on which Medical School you are applying to

 

[NickNaylor]

But I spoke with a DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - this must be the right answer!

 

[DAPI]

Thanks for making another useless thread about CC credits. 😎

 

[lobo.solo]

Op about your conclusion, we knew this already!!!

 

[MedPR]

UCincinnati matriculated someone last year from a CC. Not sure how that works, but the college next to their name is a CC.

 

[DAPI]

UCincinnati matriculated someone last year from a CC. Not sure how that works, but the college next to their name is a CC.

Maybe they are a much older student who graduated many years ago and just went back and did the pre-reqs at the CC so thats what they listed?

 

[MedPR]

Maybe they are a much older student who graduated many years ago and just went back and did the pre-reqs at the CC so thats what they listed?

Could be. I just thought it was cool and somewhat relevant.

 

[Eiot]

But I spoke with a DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - this must be the right answer!

.

 

[phikapdoctor]

This doesn't put it to rest it just brings it up again


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[DrOMG]

LOL I posted my thread just to let you know what ONE dean of admission told me. I also mentioned that as it was only one, take it with a pinch of salt. I tell you, heaven forbid someone on this forum try to post something that someone else may actually want to know. No-one will ever know if the CC "myth" is true because there is no admissions law that dictates the guidelines on who gets admitted; it is completely dependent on a persons discretion. So please save the "But I spoke with a DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - this must be the right answer!" condescending type comments to yourself.

 

[Anathema]

LOL I posted my thread just to let you know what ONE dean of admission told me. I also mentioned that as it was only one, take it with a pinch of salt. I tell you, heaven forbid someone on this forum try to post something that someone else may actually want to know. No-one will ever know if the CC "myth" is true because there is no admissions law that dictates the guidelines on who gets admitted; it is completely dependent on a persons discretion. So please save the "But I spoke with a DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - this must be the right answer!" condescending type comments to yourself.

You did what any normal person would do when you heard the information. Nothing is wrong with that, plus you gave a disclaimer.

I think it's mostly advised to only take CCs if you're dealing with money problems rather than worrying about the grades.

 

[rubisco88]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter. As long as you take a few upper divs at a 4yr and do well in them you will be fine taking some CC classes. I have several friends that took CC classes and used CC LORs and got into med school or are interviewing now (mostly in state if that matters at all). In addition, I took quite a few CC classes and used a CC LOR and have several interviews. For LORs, it's really the content that matters, not who wrote it. If you get a 1/2 page LOR from a super busy famous professor that's super general it's going to look far worse than a longer CC LOR that praises you and says very specific things about you. Use some common sense, it's not going to matter. People take CC classes for different reasons and one big reason is financial constraints. Most schools are smart enough to know that. If you can't afford a 4 yr class, you can't, and you won't be discriminated in the admissions process based on if you took some classes at a CC.

 

[Lollygag]

This doesn't put it to rest it just brings it up again


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[MDOnlyWillDo]

If you can, take your classes at a university. If you can't, take them at a CC. Either way, unless your med school of choice expressly forbids CC classes, it doesn't matter- get great grades and a great MCAT score, and it'll be irrelevant on your app.

 

[ShenanigansMD]

"Thank you for your email and your interest in the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

We seek diversity in our matriculating class each year, and part of that is enrolling a class from a wide range of universities and colleges across the state and country. You may want to take your higher level science classes when you transfer to your four year institution.

Best wishes,"

That basically means it's not going to disqualify you but it's not going to look good on your application.

You just answered your own question.

 

[NickNaylor]

LOL I posted my thread just to let you know what ONE dean of admission told me. I also mentioned that as it was only one, take it with a pinch of salt. I tell you, heaven forbid someone on this forum try to post something that someone else may actually want to know. No-one will ever know if the CC "myth" is true because there is no admissions law that dictates the guidelines on who gets admitted; it is completely dependent on a persons discretion. So please save the "But I spoke with a DEAN OF ADMISSIONS - this must be the right answer!" condescending type comments to yourself.

Spreading information is definitely great, but the information is essentially useless because it's so specific. You broadcasted to a wide audience information that is useful to only a vary narrow audience (those applying to VCU). Your thread was somewhat pointless, though the intent was nice. What would be more useful is you calling all of the schools you plan to apply to and present what they all said. At least that way we get a more balanced opinion. Your thread is the equivalent of, "I spoke with a dean of admissions who said I can get accepted with a 30 MCAT!" That's nice, but that really doesn't help anyone.

 

[DrOMG]

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