Retake High School AP Classes

[chickensoupdr]

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Hello.

I have noticed that a great majority of dental schools require a year of general biology. I took AP biology in high school, and, therefore, didn't take general biology as a freshman in college. However, I'm not sure if dental schools will accept high school AP credit...

Currently, I am a junior. Would it be best to go back and take that general biology course or just use my AP credit...? I have taken more advanced biology courses, and I don't know whether going back and taking a basic biology course would be looked upon as questionable.

For those who had AP biology credit, what did you guys do?

And advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks 🙂

 

[AlbinoPolarBear]

I took AP Calculus, Chemistry and Physics in high school.

And I repeated them all in University and got A+'s on all of them. I needed the labs for them anyways, so might as well take the course.

You're competing with people who are taking these courses for the first time, so it's pretty much feasting on your opponents. Everyone thought I was a genius, when I only knew the answers because I took it before already haha.

Each school has their own policy towards AP credits, so it's best to call up the schools to make sure.

 

[Canard]

I recommend taking it again but again, I am not sure if you are biology major (since you said you have taken upper biology) or not.

I am sure (at least most of the school that I applied to) dental school requires you to take 1 year of biology with lab during undergraduate. But I might be wrong. Like "AlbinoPolarBear" said, you have seen it before so it wouldn't be too hard for you. Also depending on your major, i am sure you can use those credits toward your major requirements. If you have time to take it, why not take it. It is better to have more credits than not having it when you really need it during application cycle.

Best of luck.

 

[chickensoupdr]

yes... biology is my major, and, therefore, I have taken upper-level bio classes as well as a semester of introductory biology lab. When dental schools say that they require a year of biology, does this refer to a specific course (ie., general biology), or is it just biology in general (including cell biology, genetics, etc.)?

Thank you!!

 

[Canard]

I think it depends on the school?

For example @ Michigan:

Michigan requires you to take 8 credits of "general biology" but they informed me that I can only use 5 credits from general biology = BIO I and BIO II and other 3 credits must be from other biology courses with lab.

Therefore, I would call schools that you are interested in to see what their requirements for "general biology" is. If you can fill 8 credits of biology courses with lab then I don't see the problem fulfilling that requirement. But I suggest you call the school.

 

[oae]

RETAKE is a definite. Youd be stupid not to retake because your almost guaranteed easy As in these college classes since youve already seen the material. Getting As in these classes will help you have a high science GPA in the long run.

Besides, most dental schools will not accept AP bio as a fulfilling the prereq. so second reason it would be stupid not to retake.

 

[JoeMama]

And I repeated them all in University and got A+'s on all of them.

You're competing with people who are taking these courses for the first time, so it's pretty much feasting on your opponents. Everyone thought I was a genius, when I only knew the answers because I took it before already haha.

Sort of like taking candy from a kid.

 

[formy]

If you retake it, youre kinda wasting your money and time in my opinion. I think you will be fine. I believe in you dude, you're smarter than you think you are. If you study and put in time, you can do it as good as anyone else.

 

[m1817]

I have noticed that a great majority of dental schools require a year of general biology.

The one year of general biology is a minimum requirement. If you are a biology major and have taken advanced biology courses, you have surpassed the minimum requirements. Taking general biology after taking advanced biology courses makes no sense.