MCAT Preparations - Physics sequence

[NonDedo]

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Hi, I'm Pre-med sophomore.

I was trying to pick out classes for my Junior summer, fall, and spring and I'm confused on what I should take. I'm planning to take Biochemistry this summer, but I wanted to take another class if possible. My minor dilemma is whether I should take Physics I over the summer or wait until the Fall. I would subsequently take Physics II (Fall or Spring, depending on Physics II). Another dimension to this dilemma is that I plan to take my MCAT my Spring semester. Would it be beneficial for me to take the Physics sequence a semester early and then review both Physics during the Spring before the exam? I'm already considering self-review/review session for the other MCAT topics during my Spring semester.

On a side note, I have not taken Physics before (so thats my disadvantage) and I already know that Biochemistry itself is a difficult subject. Both subjects would be taken over the entire Summer semester so these would be similarly paced just like if it was taught in Fall semester. I'm willing to put in the extra effort if it would benefit me in the long run.

Thank you for your time and advice!

Sincerely, NonDedo

 

[EnginrTheFuture]

Hi, I'm Pre-med sophomore.

I was trying to pick out classes for my Junior summer, fall, and spring and I'm confused on what I should take. I'm planning to take Biochemistry this summer, but I wanted to take another class if possible. My minor dilemma is whether I should take Physics I over the summer or wait until the Fall. I would subsequently take Physics II (Fall or Spring, depending on Physics II). Another dimension to this dilemma is that I plan to take my MCAT my Spring semester. Would it be beneficial for me to take the Physics sequence a semester early and then review both Physics during the Spring before the exam? I'm already considering self-review/review session for the other MCAT topics during my Spring semester.

On a side note, I have not taken Physics before (so thats my disadvantage) and I already know that Biochemistry itself is a difficult subject. Both subjects would be taken over the entire Summer semester so these would be similarly paced just like if it was taught in Fall semester. I'm willing to put in the extra effort if it would benefit me in the long run.

Thank you for your time and advice!

Sincerely, NonDedo

I would take both physics before the semester you plan on reviewing for the MCAT. That would mean you take it this summer.

With that said make sure you will have the time and focus to master biochem because it is time consuming and very very useful stuff!