Required courses

[hopefulgirl]

Hi

Can anyone help me with this:
I still have to finish one half course in Organic Chem, in order to have my pre-reqs for some schools. Is it still possible to get an interview if your pre-reqs are "in progress" ie: I will finish the orgo course in 2004.

Thanks for your help!

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[wimmcs]

Yes - as long as it is completed prior to matriculation, you should be all right. Make sure you indicate it in you application whether the course in "in progress" or "planned".

 

[hopefulgirl]

Thanks for your help!
sorry, just another question: Do the dental schools care if I took the required course at an University or a College?

 

[aphistis]

Lower-level courses at a junior college are generally fine, but upper-level classes should be taken at a four-year institution if at all possible. IUSD's policy is that no more than 60 hours may be from junior colleges, and "applicants are strongly encouraged to take upper-level courses at a four-year institution." Good luck!

 

[hopefulgirl]

THANKS aphistis

BU wants a full year course in Organic Chemistry. I have only one half course and I want to take the other half course at a community college. Its a second year orgo course.

Any advice or suggestion!!

Do you think I should contact the school and ask?

 

[aphistis]

Shooting from the hip, I'd say second-year organic is something to take at a four-year.

BUT. When in doubt, ask. Finding out straight from their admissions department beats any of the opinions you'll get here

 

[hopefulgirl]

you are awesome....thank you for all your help aphistis!

 

[ItsGavinC]

Taking it at a community college won't hurt you, unless you are currently enrolled at a 4-year institution. Then the adcoms are going to wonder why you are "dumbing down" your course.

 

[hopefulgirl]

Hi again,

I graduate from University 2 years ago and just realized that I have all the required courses, besides half course in Organic Chemistry for BU. Therefore, I just have to take this half course at a community college. All my other courses are already complete. So that is why I am not sure if that is alright with them. I will call and ask. But it looks like I might be ok.

Thanks though!

 

[ItsGavinC]

hopeful,

Given your situation I would take it at the community college unless you can easily gain admission back into your 4-year school (or another 4-year school).

I think most schools will NOT let you take just one class after you graduate unless you are working towards a masters or something, so the community college might be your only option.

 

[aphistis]

Gavin,

A number of graduates from colleges/universities go back to their alma mater later on; it's as often a class or two, for career or personal advancement, as it is for a second degree. Per-credit-hour fees exist for that very purpose, to accommodate students who don't want or need to take a full load.

 

[ItsGavinC]

I see. My alma mater allows no such thing, so I wasn't aware of that. Then again, they already have 34,000 students enrolled, so the last thing they want is students taking one or two courses.

 

[hopefulgirl]

You are both right and I seriously appreciate your advice/help....thank you. Its one course and to register for it at an University is such a hassle. That is why I really prefer going to a community college. I will speak with BU tomorrow and I cross my fingers that it is fine with them.

Just hopping to get an interview. I was on their waiting list last year but there was no room. Plus I have to take this required course this year before I can start Dental school in fall 2004.

Best wishes to everyone!