Need some advice: Applying without labs

[ThatDude]

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Here is my situation: I went to a CA community college and transferred to UCLA. I became pre-med at UCLA when I only had two years left and I was an econ major, so I didn't have time to finish every single premed class because I had to finish all the econ too. The only classes that I have not taken yet that are prereqs for med schools I am applying to are General Chem lab, Organic Chem lab, and Biochemistry.

I am planning to take the mcat on may 1st and apply in June. I was wondering if the fact that I have not finished these classes will negatively affect my application. I plan on taking the classes this summer so they will be in progress during my application. I have a 3.66 GPA (3.73 sciGPA) and I am expecting a 35+ MCAT.

Also, if I take these classes in summer, will it look bad if I take them at a community college? Because I already graduated from UCLA and cannot take the classes there. Also if I take it at UCLA extension it will be really expensive. Is it necessary to take these classes at a certain school??

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[dazed1980]

As long as you take the courses before matriculation that's what matters. I applied before organo 2 and physics 2. and whether or not you take it at a four year or two-year college does not matter, as long as you do well. Other than the higher level courses, i did all the ones i could at a community college, to save money. That did not seem to be a disadvantage.

goodluck.

 

[boaz]

Taking those classes after application won't be a negative. Just send the schools an update letter once they're done.

Regarding CC: in my opinion, taking them at a 4-year will be a little better for your app than if you take them at a CC. It's not a huge deal (definitely not worth Columbia extension), but if there are any other options (state school?) they should be considered.

Good luck.