No Ochem before applying?

[HeronsBeak]

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Hello,

I am going to be applying next fall and likely wont have taken Ochem by then(it doesn't fit my schedule). I self studied for the mcat and got a 9bs. Do you think do schools will look down on this, as I have finished all other prereqs and have taken physiology an genetics?

Thanks

 

[zoner]

Hello,<br />
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I am going to be applying next fall and likely wont have taken Ochem by then(it doesn't fit my schedule). I self studied for the mcat and got a 9bs. Do you think do schools will look down on this, as I have finished all other prereqs and have taken physiology an genetics?<br />
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Thanks

Honestly I think they would unless you have some great ECs, clinical experiences and/or research. If they have to choose between two candidates for an interview one with and one without with everything else being equal, I highly doubt that they will give it to the candidate without. Especially since alot of school consider it as weed out cpurse. GL

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[coolingglasses]

I think they'll look at you closely and may even hold you for grades, since Ochem is a big pre-req at most schools.

 

[TriagePreMed]

I applied without O.Chem. I haven't had interviews, but I also have the fact that I did terribly on the MCAT and applied relatively late and to top DO programs. Ideally, you should apply with O.Chem under your belt. At least O.Chem 1.

 

[gmcguitar4]

ALL schools list ochem as a pre-req. That means this course is part of the absolute minimum criteria you need to be accepted to that school. So that means you need to take the course before you can start school there. Some schools require genetics and other stuff like that but they will waive it if you have taken other bio courses and such. But ochem is a big one. Also, it will definitely help with the mcat. I suggest taking it over the summer at a local college if possible.

 

[Mosonik]

It's not about them being unsure if you are going to take it, it's the fact that admissions uses pre-req grades to HEAVILY influence their decision concerning your ability to do well in the "medical sciences". An exception to this may be the upper division pre-reqs that are only required at some schools (i.e. genetics and biochem). I interviewed at some of those schools without having complete those yet (some I am currently taking, some I will take in spring) and they didn't blink an eye with that so it just depends. But O-chem. Take it first or at the very least contact your top schools and get the FACTS before you invest lots of money in apps

 

[HeronsBeak]

Ok, so it sounds like I need to find a way tomake it fit into my schedule next semester. Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

[Mehd School]

You'll need to take both Organics.

For all the adcoms know, you might fail Organic 1 three times and give up. Crazier things have happened. It serves as a permanent roadblock for thousands each and every year.

Obviously, this is less than likely in your case, I was just suggesting a reason why you'll need to have those pre-req's done come application time.