Pre-reqs before I apply?

[Sparty Corn Fed]

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I was just curious if schools require that all pre-reqs are completed prior to applying. I will have everything done except for organismal biology by the time I apply ( i'm taking it this next fall). Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[HollyJ]

Nope. Prereqs generally have to be completed by matriculation, not application. Check with the admissions offices of the schools that you'll be applying to, but I've never heard of that being a problem.

Good luck!

 

[Wardens]

I'm sure you'll be fine. Most of the pre-reqs are only needed to take the mcat. I'm assuming this wasn't a problem?

 

[subtle1epiphany]

from what i understand, as long as you have the necessary coursework for the MCAT and can complete the pre-reqs by matriculation you'll be fine. i have only one semester or quarter of an "english" class (i'm a freaking classics major...ugh...) and i doubt it will hold me back. if i need to, i'll do it the summer before i head out to med school.

 

[bor0101]

hi, i'm taking cell&molecular biology now in freshman year. What is the other course that i should take for the mcat?

And i plan to finish my prereqs next year when i take the org. chem, so then i should take the mcat the summer after my sophomore year?

 

[JohnHolmes]

Originally posted by Sparty Corn Fed
I was just curious if schools require that all pre-reqs are completed prior to applying. I will have everything done except for organismal biology by the time I apply ( i'm taking it this next fall). Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

You mean fulfilling your general biology requirement?

Coops

 

[Amy B]

Originally posted by bor0101
hi, i'm taking cell&molecular biology now in freshman year. What is the other course that i should take for the mcat?

And i plan to finish my prereqs next year when i take the org. chem, so then i should take the mcat the summer after my sophomore year?

Minimum class list
General Biology I and II with labs for each
General Chemistry I and II with labs for each
General Physics I and II with labs for each
Organic Chemistry I and II with labs for each.

With those it helps to take Physiology for the human body based questions. I also used genetics and microbiology to answer a few questions.

You say you have had cell bio. Didn't you have to take gen bio first? Anyway cell biology is also a great class for the MCAT.

Take the MCAT whenever you feel ready after taking the suggested courses and when you have had time to study. Good luck.