Taking a 2nd upper level science course?

[sujc]

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I'm taking Biochem so far as my only upper level science, and I think I'm going to pull off an A- . I'm applying for MD early next cycle (3.93 sGPA, 3.87 cGPA, 33 MCAT), shooting for schools like USC.

And now onto my questions:
1) How bad is it that I'm getting an A- in my only upper level science? Does it look even worse seeing that it's in Biochem 1?

2) Should I take Cancer Biology or Biochem 2 (which focuses on stuff like metabolism) as an equivalent to molecular/cell bio? I'm leaning towards Cancer Bio because it is taught by a good professor that I know, and it has less class time.

3) Granted that I get an A in that class, should I take Cancer Biology/Biochem 2 next semester to give that slight boost in GPA and overshadow my A- in Biochem 1? Do those sound like reasonable enough reasons to take that risk, or should I just take this class in my senior fall semester?

Sorry if I sound a little neurotic, haha. Just trying to avoid any big mistakes, if there are any.

Thanks!

 

[Ismet]

Sorry if I sound a little neurotic, haha.

Yes.

A vs. A- doesn't make any difference. Especially when your sGPA is that high. Take whatever course you're interested in.

 

[music2doc]

I'm taking Biochem so far as my only upper level science, and I think I'm going to pull off an A- . I'm applying for MD early next cycle (3.93 sGPA, 3.87 cGPA, 33 MCAT), shooting for schools like USC.

And now onto my questions:
1) How bad is it that I'm getting an A- in my only upper level science? Does it look even worse seeing that it's in Biochem 1?

2) Should I take Cancer Biology or Biochem 2 (which focuses on stuff like metabolism) as an equivalent to molecular/cell bio? I'm leaning towards Cancer Bio because it is taught by a good professor that I know, and it has less class time.

3) Granted that I get an A in that class, should I take Cancer Biology/Biochem 2 next semester to give that slight boost in GPA and overshadow my A- in Biochem 1? Do those sound like reasonable enough reasons to take that risk, or should I just take this class in my senior fall semester?

Sorry if I sound a little neurotic, haha. Just trying to avoid any big mistakes, if there are any.

Thanks!

People that are this neurotic make for annoying classmates in med school. Please calm down before applying. - Yours Truly, Every Medical Student in the Classes of 2015-2021 with whom you might have contact. 🙄

Srsly, tho.... Chill out, dude. Have a beer.

 

[sujc]

People that are this neurotic make for annoying classmates in med school. Please calm down before applying. - Yours Truly, Every Medical Student in the Classes of 2015-2021 with whom you might have contact. 🙄

Srsly, tho.... Chill out, dude. Have a beer.

Alright Alright 😀 I usually keep my neuroticism in check, but this time I just needed answers.

Anyways, I'll take cancer bio or molecular in my senior year then.