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I have been out of the hard science loop for several years and I have been trying to figure out how to plan the next several years of my life. I have 2 different possible plans at the moment:
PLAN A
Spring '10
Remedial math course at a local CC (pre-calc); begin volunteering at local hospital
Summer '10
Intensive calculus course at 4-year college; all future classes at same 4-year college
Fall '10
Gen Chem
Gen Bio
Spring '11
Gen Chem 2
Gen Bio 2
Summer '11
Not sure yet; Physics 1/2?
Fall '11
Orgo
Biochem or Genetics
Spring '12
Orgo 2
Biochem or Genetics
ALTERNATELY, PLAN B:
Spring '10
Remedial math course at a local CC (pre-calc); begin volunteering at local hospital
Summer '10
Gen Chem 1 and 2
Fall '10
Gen Bio
Physics 1 or Orgo 1
Spring '11
Gen Bio 2
Physics 2 or Orgo 2
Summer '11
Not sure yet
Fall '11
Physics 1 or Orgo 1
Biochem or Genetics
Spring '12
Physics 2 or Orgo 2
Biochem or Genetics
Important details:
I took Gen Bio 1 and 2 6 years ago as a CC summer course. I received As, but I cannot remember a thing from it. I also took Gen Chem 1 at a 4-year college and received a B. Also A&P, B+ and B.
I graduated as a history major. The last hard science class I took was in my freshman year of college, 2004-2005.
If need be, I could quit working altogether at some point in order to do this; my significant other brings in enough money to cover our very tiny expenses. However, I understand that this can look bad to adcomms if I am not doing enough? My basic plan includes PT work to help pay the bills.
When do you think I should take physics? During summer, my first year, or during my second year? I am concerned that I will not have time to prep enough if I take Orgo/Physics/Biochem during that last semester, but returning to classes with a triple load of Bio/Chem/Physics also seems tricky. I do NOT want to slip up; my overall GPA is a 3.8, but my science GPA is presently around 3.45.
Any and all thoughts appreciated. Thank you.
PLAN A
Spring '10
Remedial math course at a local CC (pre-calc); begin volunteering at local hospital
Summer '10
Intensive calculus course at 4-year college; all future classes at same 4-year college
Fall '10
Gen Chem
Gen Bio
Spring '11
Gen Chem 2
Gen Bio 2
Summer '11
Not sure yet; Physics 1/2?
Fall '11
Orgo
Biochem or Genetics
Spring '12
Orgo 2
Biochem or Genetics
ALTERNATELY, PLAN B:
Spring '10
Remedial math course at a local CC (pre-calc); begin volunteering at local hospital
Summer '10
Gen Chem 1 and 2
Fall '10
Gen Bio
Physics 1 or Orgo 1
Spring '11
Gen Bio 2
Physics 2 or Orgo 2
Summer '11
Not sure yet
Fall '11
Physics 1 or Orgo 1
Biochem or Genetics
Spring '12
Physics 2 or Orgo 2
Biochem or Genetics
Important details:
I took Gen Bio 1 and 2 6 years ago as a CC summer course. I received As, but I cannot remember a thing from it. I also took Gen Chem 1 at a 4-year college and received a B. Also A&P, B+ and B.
I graduated as a history major. The last hard science class I took was in my freshman year of college, 2004-2005.
If need be, I could quit working altogether at some point in order to do this; my significant other brings in enough money to cover our very tiny expenses. However, I understand that this can look bad to adcomms if I am not doing enough? My basic plan includes PT work to help pay the bills.
When do you think I should take physics? During summer, my first year, or during my second year? I am concerned that I will not have time to prep enough if I take Orgo/Physics/Biochem during that last semester, but returning to classes with a triple load of Bio/Chem/Physics also seems tricky. I do NOT want to slip up; my overall GPA is a 3.8, but my science GPA is presently around 3.45.
Any and all thoughts appreciated. Thank you.
