Physiology class and MCAT (studying time distribution)

[icydragon123]

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I am in a dilemma. I am currently taking a physiology class. I need a 29 on the final exam for a B and a 90 for an A. I have a 4.0 and graduate in May. My MCAT date is June.

My dilemma is that my physiology professor is one of those profs who makes you memorize a bunch of little stupid details from his lectures (like really stupid fun facts he spits out periodically that show up on his test), which takes up a lot of time, valuable time I could be spending studying for my MCAT. Even if I try for an A, I am not certain I will get it.

The MCAT is one inch deep and a mile wide, while my physiology class is a mile deep and one inch wide.

Should I just say eff my physiology class, Ill take a B, and focus on my MCAT? If I get a B, I end with a 3.98gpa.

I am scoring around 507-510 right now, but I am aiming for 520+.

I am a cc transfer btw, if that makes any difference. I also wont get this special "4.0 award" at my university graduation if I take a B.

 

[sunshine859]

One B won't matter. Focus on MCAT study; that matters a lot more in the long run.

 

[WIMNFamilyMed]

Mcat score will last for years, while this gpa difference means essentially nothing. Don’t quit entirely so you don’t get a C, but try to stop yourself at the B level.

 

[STLouisVuittonDon]

I'm going to give lame advice and say study for both. Achieving a 4.0 GPA is something very special and something you'd be proud of for your entire life. Getting a 517 vs. a 515 isn't something that will matter to you in 10 years. I think it's possible to both get a 90%+ and a 520+ though. Just really really really grind it out. Commit yourself for the next six weeks to do nothing else in your free time than study for either of these two things

 

[icydragon123]

I'm going to give lame advice and say study for both. Achieving a 4.0 GPA is something very special and something you'd be proud of for your entire life. Getting a 517 vs. a 515 isn't something that will matter to you in 10 years. I think it's possible to both get a 90%+ and a 520+ though. Just really really really grind it out. Commit yourself for the next six weeks to do nothing else in your free time than study for either of these two things

Alright, I guess youre right. Thank you!