Summer classes

[ybalison]

Hi Everyone,
This is my first time posting. I'm hoping to apply for post-bacc programs this fall (Scripps and City College are my first choices -- I'm bi-costal). I was planning to take pre-calculus at a local school over the summer, since many schools seem to want to you take calculus, and I haven't had any math since high school eight years ago. I was an English major in college. Unfortunately, I work full time and there doesn't seem to be a pre-calculus course that fits my schedule. Should I take another course, like statistics or psychology to beef up my application and get back in school-mode, or should I save my time and money and focus on something else this summer? I'm already planning to do some volunteering and/or shadowing.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

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[Five0tomed68]

Depending on what class you are applying (Pre or Post MCAT 2015), psychology may be a requirement. It appears with the MCAT changes, some programs maybe adding pre-requisites. Start thinking about what schools you might be applying to and do some research.

There is a thread about getting back into school mode that lists a lot of free on-line courses (they don't count for credit) but it is an alternative to going in cold and getting a less than ideal grade. The thread was within the last week, so it shouldn't be to hard to find.

 

[Xenops]

All I can say is that pre-calculus over the semester was tough, I would think over the summer it would be unbearable.

Stats or psychology should be fine, though.

 

[Hopeful1day]

I'm a non trad also, and my first class back after 5 years out of college, was last week. I'm taking general chem. I wish I would have taken an easier class to ease myself back in to the college/study thing. Also my math is not up to snuff at all!! I would def recommend taking a math class before your chem sets , especially if math is not your strongest area. I was always able to get good grades without studying, and now I feel like I study all the time! ( I'm taking a bio and lab also). So I would most def try and get some math in. I don't know how long you have been out, but even if its just some sort of review math it would be better than nothing. Good luck!!

 

[ybalison]

Thanks everyone! I'm thinking that I'll take psychology at the local college, and try to take a pre-calc course online as well. The math is material I've already learned, at least, so I just need to brush up.