Post-Bacc new courses at CC or 4-yr? No repeats

[darkeon]

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Hi,
A question of opinion here,
Would taking a full time semester load of new science classes (no premed reqs) be ok at CC versus a 4-yr? Say classes like A&P, biotech, etc at a CC and taking a large course load like 18 credits (maybe more with permission) versus 12 credits of upper level sci at a 4year. The 18 CC credits vs 12 4-yr credits is there because of the difference in per-credit tuition at each school.
Any situations where this is ok or not ok?

 

[ctran019]

I did undergrad at a 4-year university and retook my a majority of pre-requisite science courses at a CC. I did exceptionally well and saved that money (thousands of $$$) for the application cycle, profit!

 

[oogieboogie123r]

I did my retakes at a CC. I was only hassled slightly for it - "So you went to a four year college then back to a community college...what was it like experiencing these classes, which are obviously much easier?" I suspect you won't be asked any questions about it beyond that one, if you even get that.

 

[Waillin]

I took Bio I and II, Orgo I & II, Phys I & II, and micro at a CC. Never came up in any interviews and I have been accepted to 4 schools. I did this after graduating and it would probably look bad if you did this while still in undergrad. I also took genetics and biochem at a state school so I do think upper level courses are important.

If your goal is to raise your science GPA then take more classes at the CC. If it is to show them you can handle med school then take upper level courses.

 

[swollcat]

CC is the best way to go (in every way possible) unless you're trying to earn a seat at COMP-Pomona. Certain individuals from the class of 2017/2018 had success attaining admissions with retakes done at a CC (so long as their GPA was extremely high), but competition has gotten so fierce as of late that it is more than evident that ship has sailed.

WesternU STRONGLY frowns upon multiple retakes done at a CC, even if one's newfound GPA is above a 3.6+. This information comes direct from Susan Hanson, Executive Director of Admissions.

 

[ctran019]

CC is the best way to go (in every way possible) unless you're trying to earn a seat at COMP-Pomona. Certain individuals from the class of 2017/2018 had success attaining admissions with retakes done at a CC (so long as their GPA was extremely high), but competition has gotten so fierce as of late that it is more than evident that ship has sailed.

WesternU STRONGLY frowns upon multiple retakes done at a CC, even if one's newfound GPA is above a 3.6+. This information comes direct from Susan Hanson, Executive Director of Admissions.

I couldn't agree more with post. My interviewer for the COMP-Pomona's SMP program couldn't stop criticizing me for my decision to retake class at a CC. He went on a big 2 minute tangent about how I will be unprepared for the SMP program and medical school. He even said that my 4.0 post-bac GPA was a easy feat. I thought he was overplaying the role of a the "bad" interviewer, but now it seems like not so much.

 

[darkeon]

I couldn't agree more with post. My interviewer for the COMP-Pomona's SMP program couldn't stop criticizing me for my decision to retake class at a CC. He went on a big 2 minute tangent about how I will be unprepared for the SMP program and medical school. He even said that my 4.0 post-bac GPA was a easy feat. I thought he was overplaying the role of a the "bad" interviewer, but now it seems like not so much.

Oh wow. Sorry to hear about your experience there. Your 4.0 is very valid and your acceptance is proof of it.

 

[deleted244469]

I couldn't agree more with post. My interviewer for the COMP-Pomona's SMP program couldn't stop criticizing me for my decision to retake class at a CC. He went on a big 2 minute tangent about how I will be unprepared for the SMP program and medical school. He even said that my 4.0 post-bac GPA was a easy feat. I thought he was overplaying the role of a the "bad" interviewer, but now it seems like not so much.

That's brutal and comes off as extremely unprofessional to me. If he was going to criticize you the entire time, why even invite you to the interview?????

I'm seriously considering not even looking at this program anymore. Thanks for the info.

 

[ctran019]

That's brutal and comes off as extremely unprofessional to me. If he was going to criticize you the entire time, why even invite you to the interview?????

I'm seriously considering not even looking at this program anymore. Thanks for the info.

My experience is only n=1. Just try to avoid the "post-bac at a CC" topic. It's a great program in California for applicants who don't get any love from the regular cycle and want to buy and work their way through the back door of a DO school.

 

[popopopop]

I started off with a low GPA and decided to go to the local university instead. I have a DO school in the same metroplex and I really think they know the caliber of the curriculum at my university vs the local CCs. Many of our graduates go to matriculate in top medical schools. Some of my tuition was paid for by loans, but I think of it as a huge investment in my future.