Prospective D.O. Applicant

I would call some of the schools you're interested in and ask them. You don't even have to give them your name if you'd feel more comfortable. Ask to speak to an admissions counselor and get their view on it. I ended up taking algebra based physics because when I returned (non-trad) to do the pre-reqs after having left my degree in Spanish Literature in a state of limbo, I found out it was going to be a 3 year process, not two, because of Calc I & II before physics! I can't imagine how insecure I'd have been not knowing. As far as the B's... as far as I know, Calc is Math and Math isn't factored into your science GPA for AACOMAS. So I wouldnt be overly concerned. Get A's in physics, though, if you can.

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Just for further clarification on the calc situation; The reason I didn't HAVE to take calculus was more to do with my major, and less the requirements of the school. Typically, science majors have to take calculus because it's built into the requirements of their major, whether it be chemistry or biology or otherwise. Spanish Literature had no such requirement, obviously, and I was grateful to find out that I wouldn't have to jump through Calc I and II hoops to take the calc-based physics. My alg. based physics professor assured me (he teaches both calc. and alg.) that they are basically the same course, but algebra can even be a little more complex at times because calc is made for physics. that's from a physicist point of view, so take it with a grain of salt. I don't intend to start a calculus sub-thread I ended up loving physics, but with Orgo, Bio and all the labs all at the same time, it was a bit overwhelming at times.

 

Nothing wrong with Bs in differential equations and multivariable. I got B+s in every one of my calc courses (all four of them like you) and it certainly wasn't my weak point. Is it going to help you? Not especially no, but some schools want to see math courses taken and calc is always good.

 

I totally agree here. Depending on your science GPA it could help or hurt. If you have a high science GPA, it could be helpful that DO does not count math in your science GPA (am I right about this?), so those B's will not drag it down.