Multiple Colleges....for prereqs??????

[RNNPMD]

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This is the problem I'm having I can't find a local university that I can take all of my remaining prereqs at.

I took chem 1 and phy 1 for my undergrad, and need the rest, but when I look at local universities there is always a work/school conflict.

My option is to split the pre reqs with two different universities or take them all at a CC? Any input on this?

 

[mspeedwagon]

I'd say that them where you can get them. Completing the pre-reqs at one place as a working adult is almost impossible. I have the unfortunate task of tracking down transcripts from Canada College (took one chem class), Harvard Extension (took one english class), UCB Extension (took most of my post-bac), Northeastern (took one quarter of A&P before moving from Boston) and Brown (my undergrad).

To counter the pain the butt it's going to be get all these transcripts, I plan to order all the transcripts and have the colleges send them to me (yes, it's a pain, but I want any glitches to happen ahead of time). And, plan to get this request as early as I can during the application cycle. Good luck!

 

[alpinism]

Split em' at 2 different universities if you can.

If you're a nontrad working adcoms understand that you've got a tight schedule. I had to take mine at 3 different places for a bunch of reasons: scheduling conflicts, classes already filled, credit hr restrictions per semester (gotta love CA), upper level bio courses not offered/only given once per yr. etc...

The prob w/ CC is that some med schools wont accept it and many prefer university courses. Its always an option but try the university route first. Just do what ya gotta do and you'll be fine.

 

[fugazi87]

Very good question. I've been wondering the same thing for a while now, as I might need to do the same. I talked to a premed advisor and a few other people--they all said it's probably not ideal to have too many schools if you can avoid it. That said, it wasn't a strong response either way. I'd stick with 4 year schools if you can.

I started at a cc, finished my bs at a university, and I will be finishing prerequisites at at 2 different schools. I have one class left and was planning to finish out at my current university, but I might have to add another school to move closer to my gf (brings me up to 5). Anyway, I'm pretty uncertain about the whole thing, but I figure a solid gpa and mcat tends to quell concerns from adcoms, as long as there is a reason and it doesn't look unstable. I think I may call a few schools to get their take.

 

[NightGod]

Also, taking them wherever you can get them as a non-trad who already has a degree seems to carry a lot less stigma than if you were 19 years old and bouncing schools.

 

[HipChick]

I have currently taken prerequisite at four different cc/unis and will be adding another in the winter. Take em where I can fit em.

 

[SrootsWwings]

A call to the admissions office may be able to shed some light on it - I could see some understanding completely, and then some being what I, in my limited premed perspective, might call overly austere and having an issue with it.

But I would think taking them at two different four-years wouldn't be a huge problem in general, and especially given extenuating circumstances.

Good luck with your planning!

 

[eablackwell]

It really depends on the med school. Some schools do not like (or even tend to review) CC pre-med credits. One example I know of is UF. Most schools take into consideration that you are a non-trad. I took classes at 5 schools before applying, and due to working as a teacher full time so I could pay to live, I was forced to take all of my prereqs at a CC since they were the only place with night science classes.

I managed an acceptance to one of my top choice schools on Oct 16th of my first application cycle. It's doable, but if there is any feasible way to take the prereqs at the state university level, that would really be best, even if you need to split them between 2 schools. If you do decide to go the CC route, make sure the schools you're applying to are okay with that.

 

[HipChick]

You already have your degree correct? If so, that is why I feel it won't matter.

 

[derpymd]

I myself have had to split my prereqs between a CC and a 4 year due to the limited time I have to actually attend classes and availablity of those classes during the times I need. (Work full time, classes during the night or weekends.) I contacted all of the colleges I was interested in and basically they all said the same thing:

"We are completely fine with you splitting your time between a CC and a 4 year. Just make sure that some of the more difficult prereqs are taken at the 4-year university."

 

[RNNPMD]

You already have your degree correct? If so, that is why I feel it won't matter.

Yes AA from a CC, BSN from a Uiversity, and MSN from a University I have worked as a RN the whole time.

I myself have had to split my prereqs between a CC and a 4 year due to the limited time I have to actually attend classes and availablity of those classes during the times I need. (Work full time, classes during the night or weekends.) I contacted all of the colleges I was interested in and basically they all said the same thing:

"We are completely fine with you splitting your time between a CC and a 4 year. Just make sure that some of the more difficult prereqs are taken at the 4-year university."

Well I hope you are right!! Try as I may there is NO Chem 2 class at any of the 6 universities within 60 miles of me after 4pm. I need both the lecture and lab to be after 4pm, so I will be taking that at a CC. Phys 2 I found at a University we will see 😀

 

[Courtjester8]

I'd say that them where you can get them. Completing the pre-reqs at one place as a working adult is almost impossible. I have the unfortunate task of tracking down transcripts from Canada College (took one chem class), Harvard Extension (took one english class), UCB Extension (took most of my post-bac), Northeastern (took one quarter of A&P before moving from Boston) and Brown (my undergrad).

To counter the pain the butt it's going to be get all these transcripts, I plan to order all the transcripts and have the colleges send them to me (yes, it's a pain, but I want any glitches to happen ahead of time). And, plan to get this request as early as I can during the application cycle. Good luck!

I don't know if you can do this, but you may want to see if you can have everything (transcripts included) sent to interfolio to manage your LORS, transcripts, etc. I only use it for my LORs but I can tell you it has made my life much easier having access to my documents.