Research v. Summer course?

[Meticulouslykiwi]

Hey everyone!

I've received an awesome advice for my question but, I'd like to also have your opinions: would you pick research with a professor during the summer (she told me that I'd have to apply to the program and it's not guaranteed that I'll get in) or take second semester Biology so I won't have to take it with Organic Chemistry in the fall? I have to choose either or, because the summer research program doesn't allow students to take summer courses.

Edit: Please tell me your reasoning for picking whichever one!

Thank y'all in advance!

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[Endoxifen]

Hey everyone!

I've received an awesome advice for my question but, I'd like to also have your opinions: would you pick research with a professor during the summer (she told me that I'd have to apply to the program and it's not guaranteed that I'll get in) or take second semester Biology so I won't have to take it with Organic Chemistry in the fall? I have to choose either or, because the summer research program doesn't allow students to take summer courses.

Thank y'all in advance!

Research

 

[Meticulouslykiwi]

Research

May I ask what's your reasoning for picking research?

 

[Endoxifen]

Research is valuable experience and looks good on an application. If you put in the effort, you'll definitely be able to succeed in both O Chem and Bio.

 

[Radignator]

Research sounds like the better option

 

[Dagrimsta1]

Research b/c you shouldn't take summer science courses.

 

[Turkishking]

It all really depends. One or two summer courses isn't terrible. I would go against everyone, and say take the summer course, so you can focus on orgo next semester. Then you get into a lab. But it's what you want to do.

I mean Research and EC's won't mean anything if you have mediocre grades/MCAT