Med School Pre-reqs

[Megan503]

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Hi everyone -

Here's my situation - I'm a nursing student, I'll be graduating with my BSN next year. I've always wanted to go to med school, and going to school for nursing actually persuaded me even more to get into medicine. Anyway, long story short... I need some info on pre-req's. I go to a private college and I'm already in enough debt with student loans, so I'm wondering if med schools really care or think less of applicants that take the pre-req's at community or technical colleges?

Thanks for your help!

 

[FutureDrB]

Hi everyone -

Here's my situation - I'm a nursing student, I'll be graduating with my BSN next year. I've always wanted to go to med school, and going to school for nursing actually persuaded me even more to get into medicine. Anyway, long story short... I need some info on pre-req's. I go to a private college and I'm already in enough debt with student loans, so I'm wondering if med schools really care or think less of applicants that take the pre-req's at community or technical colleges?

Thanks for your help!

There are quite a few posts on this topic throughout the SDN forum. So look around you are bound to find a lot more information on it.

Short answer. I was going to take all of my pre-reqs at the community college too in order to save money, but after looking into it, apparently adcoms highly prefer your classes be taken at a university. I've also heard that some med schools won't even accept courses from community colleges. Not too sure about that though.

My CHEM class this semester at the local community college: $164.00 + $120 book & supplies

What I paid this semester for the same class at the university I attend: $1,100 + $320 book & supplies

Welcome to medicine! 😀

 

[skubdubdu]

Universities have a reputation for a higher standard. Maybe you could see if your credits transfer to a university, then take higher level courses you are interested in to prove your mettle. The real test will be when you take the MCAT. If you can nail the MCAT, they will know you learned what you needed to in your classes.

 

[hector219]

CC classes vary quite a bit. Always remember that your goal is not (just) an A, but to prepare as well as you can for the MCAT. If you have an easy class, don't slack off, or you will pay for it later.

I've taken all my prereqs at CC and have done very well on my practice tests. I have no regrets.