Ochem II at a CC

[Pomfii]

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I'm planning to take Ochem II next semester, but the time at my school simply doesn't work for me. They only offer one section, and it's at the same time as another required class that I need to graduate. On the other hand, I could take Ochem II at a nearby community college. Would this look like I'm trying to take the easy way out? Trust me, I've been to community college, and I know the courses are no walk in the park. In fact, several of my CC classes were much more diffucult than any I've taken at my 4-year school. I'm just worried about how this might be perceived by pharmacy schools.

Thanks for any input.

 

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I'm planning to take Ochem II next semester, but the time at my school simply doesn't work for me. They only offer one section, and it's at the same time as another required class that I need to graduate. On the other hand, I could take Ochem II at a nearby community college. Would this look like I'm trying to take the easy way out? Trust me, I've been to community college, and I know the courses are no walk in the park. In fact, several of my CC classes were much more diffucult than any I've taken at my 4-year school. I'm just worried about how this might be perceived by pharmacy schools.

Thanks for any input.

Yes it does look like easy way out, even so.. make sure the course will transfer back to your university..the reason I say this is that O chem transfers are tricky, at least at Oregon State. They will only take it in transfer if you successfully pass both the class and a test adminstered through (a chemistry accreditation board.) Don't remember it's name.

I know this is probably a special case here, but it's better to know what could happen...I think.

Is there any possible way you could take the other course through cc?

 

[Pomfii]

Transferring the course to my school isn't really an issue, because it's not required for my major (I'm just taking it as a pre-req). Even so, I know it would transfer if I needed, because I've talked to my advisor. I can't take the other course at a CC, because it's an upper level course.

😕

 

[Farmercyst]

Transferring the course to my school isn't really an issue, because it's not required for my major (I'm just taking it as a pre-req). Even so, I know it would transfer if I needed, because I've talked to my advisor. I can't take the other course at a CC, because it's an upper level course.

😕

If your goal is eventually pharmacy then I doubt it matters. Especially if you're going for a Bachelor's degree anyway. Most of my prereqs were taken at CC because $18-26/unit was cheaper than $135/unit. I interviewed w/Oregon State on 10/13 and it didn't even come up.

 

[rxlynn]

If your goal is eventually pharmacy then I doubt it matters. Especially if you're going for a Bachelor's degree anyway. Most of my prereqs were taken at CC because $18-26/unit was cheaper than $135/unit. I interviewed w/Oregon State on 10/13 and it didn't even come up.

And, if it did come up in the interview or anywhere along the way, then you can simply explain that you needed your upper level course to get your degree, and this arrangement allowed you to both graduate and finish your pre-reqs. I don't know why anybody would think this was a negative, knowing the entire situation.

 

[GatorRxGirl]

No it won't look like an easy way out. As long as you take the class and do well, you'll be ok.

 

[ForcedEntry]

I'm planning to take Ochem II next semester, but the time at my school simply doesn't work for me. They only offer one section, and it's at the same time as another required class that I need to graduate. On the other hand, I could take Ochem II at a nearby community college. Would this look like I'm trying to take the easy way out? Trust me, I've been to community college, and I know the courses are no walk in the park. In fact, several of my CC classes were much more diffucult than any I've taken at my 4-year school. I'm just worried about how this might be perceived by pharmacy schools.

Thanks for any input.

You have stated a very valid reason for taking a course at the nearby CC. I wouldn't worry about misconceptions. Besides, what is the alternative? Wait another year? Bleh!

 

[GatorRxGirl]

Don't let anyone say you won't get in anywhere with classes at a CC. I took several classes at a CC (including my C's in organic) because my university sucked at scheduling and I'm sitting in class in pharm. school at this very moment. Don't worry about it.

 

[DownonthePharm]

I agree. My organic series, anatomy and physiology were from CC and no one even mentioned them. Just do well wherever you deside to take them. They will see on your transcripts that you are taking other classes, so it wont seem like you were taking it easy that semester.