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Retaking classes after applying

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I will have taken all my pre reqs by the time I apply. That said, I took gen chem 1 via UNE's distance program. I'm hoping to apply to some schools that state online pre reqs are not accepted. Should I apply and indicate ill be retaking that particular class? Or does this sound like a bad idea and I should save my time/money and only focus on schools that tale online pre reqs..

Additionally, do most schools just require the lab to be in person? Meaning I'd only have to retake the lab component?

Thanks for any advice.