Questions about the application process...

[Omashu]

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I see that everyone says that an applicant should apply one year prior to when they hope to start med school. I want to start August of 09, therefore that means I need to apply June 1st. Between June 08 and August 09 I will be finishing up my bachelors degree - which includes my calcs and/or statistics - I see that alot of schools have mathematics as a prequisite. How does the admission committee view this? Would I be rejected right of the bat or do they know that I will be finishing those classes up?

Also, what exactly is behavioral science course. I took one course called Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior? What else do you think they would consider a behavior course?

Thanks for your responses in advance.

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[Omashu]

Okay - I read the FAQ - It stated that only 2 schools had mathematics as prereqs (calcs/Stats).

UNECOM is the school that I have my heart set on - it says that math & statistics are suggested. I love UNECOM - EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.

I dream about my interview there. I dream that I have a bad interview and at the end I grovel at the adcoms feet, and beg. I wonder why my dreams are so negative, I worry so much that I'll be sent a rejection letter from them. That would be bad...very bad ...bc I love unecom.

Anyway - back to my topic....I've taken pre-calc & stats at my local CC but then I transfered to the University. They are making me take the stats over because they consider the stats "basic" - but it wasn't considered basic at the CC. How worried should I be - I'd take calc I over the summer but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to take calc II or Stats until Fall 08.....

Should I call them? - hmmm....calling them probably would be best....

I still don't know about the behavioral science..........

 

[nlax30]

You're fine as long as you have your pre-reqs done before you START med school. They know that people will be applying before they actually graduate.

As for the behavioral science course, could always take a psych course. Not sure what else AACOMAS considers a behavioral science course, you could always call them or go to their site and search.

Have you taken the MCAT yet?

 

[TexasTriathlete]

Behavioral science is probably going to mean something that is classified as such by AACOMAS. I believe that this is a designation they have. I don't see why your class wouldn't count.

2. You are probably fine on the math requirement. Call ore e-mail to be on the safe side.

3. There is an area on aacomas for classes you plan to take. The schools will see this.

4. GA-PCOM crushes all other schools like the insignificant ants that they are.

 

[Omashu]

Cool....

I was thinking exactly what you've all said but I was afraid that watch I waste all this money applying - and they just reject me( because I haven't taken the classes yet). I will call the schools just to make sure but in the meantime - you've reassured me. Thanks.

I've been on the aacomas website - trying to figure this all out - I sent them an email but they haven't replied yet.

That's good about the psychology - I have 2-3 classes in that.

Thank You.