opinion on auditing courses

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Hi! I have a question regarding auditing courses. Would it be worth it for an applicant to go back and audit prereq courses, like organic chemistry, if the applicant received a grade lower than a B during undergrad?
I completed a BS (gpa 3.4) and MS (gpa 3.4) in only 4 years total. I am unsure if auditing undergraduate-level classes would be necessary in my case given that I have already completed a significant amount of advanced, science, coursework. That being said, I'm well aware that my gpa is still on the low end when compared to other applicants. I am looking to take the MCAT in September so, auditing could help with content review; but, given the amount of MCAT prep resources already out there, I am unsure if there is a true benefit to auditing besides demonstrating motivation and a desire for improvement to adcoms- if they would even view it that way.
Any opinions or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Goro]

Audit only if YOU think it will be helpful. We don't know your learning style and can't really advise on this.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Treat an audited course like a Pass/Fail course. Don't do it for prerequisites. You should use MCAT-specific materials to help you recall high-yield items that should appear on the exam. Many such resources are free or lower cost than to spend money on an audited course.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Yeah this is a stupid idea. Most American university courses are a joke anyway. You’d be better off just getting an MCAT prep book.

Your professor might be good, they might not be. Just take matters into your own hands and study for that test the same way everyone else does