Taking extra classes

[sosk06]

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Hi everyone,

I am sure there is a post similar to this one somewhere archived but I thought I would take a chance and ask again. I am having trouble deciding if I should take a class that is not a pre-req for any of the schools I have applied to or am interviewing at. I am taking physics II post-bac but was thinking about adding on microbiology. I know the information gained in class would be beneficial, but the money is a major issue. The cost of applying to schools, supplementals, and paying back my undergrad loans has taken a toll on my expenses.

Anyway, should I just bite the bullet and take the class? I might be able to find a way to pay for it (just barely).

Sorry that my post is so long. Thanks for any advice!

 

[cycloketocaine]

Hi everyone,

I am sure there is a post similar to this one somewhere archived but I thought I would take a chance and ask again. I am having trouble deciding if I should take a class that is not a pre-req for any of the schools I have applied to or am interviewing at. I am taking physics II post-bac but was thinking about adding on microbiology. I know the information gained in class would be beneficial, but the money is a major issue. The cost of applying to schools, supplementals, and paying back my undergrad loans has taken a toll on my expenses.

Anyway, should I just bite the bullet and take the class? I might be able to find a way to pay for it (just barely).

Sorry that my post is so long. Thanks for any advice!

I would!!! It would look good to pharmacy schools, too. Micro is a pre req where I am going. I would definately take it. I thought that Micro was a really cool class.

 

[Farmercyst]

I would!!! It would look good to pharmacy schools, too. Micro is a pre req where I am going. I would definately take it. I thought that Micro was a really cool class.

Ditto (matter-of-fact I'm enrolled in it this quarter. It's a prereq at all 4 schools I'm applying to.)

 

[sosk06]

Thanks for all your advice. I really, really appreciate it! I am going to take it.

 

[TennisBoy78]

If money is an issue, take Micro at a CC. Lots of savings there!

 

[dgroulx]

If money is an issue, take Micro at a CC. Lots of savings there!

In Florida, the CC micro class doesn't really count for anything. Micro is a 3000 level class at 4 year colleges and community colleges can't offer junior or senior level classes. Before I got my degree, I was told by several schools that it wouldn't even transfer and I'd have to take it over so I didn't bother.