taking on average more credits than normal

[korndoctor]

i am an Electrical engr and taking prereqs at same time, so i average about 30-40 hard credits per semester. do med schools see the rigors of my major and credit hours differently than someone taking 12-15 easy credits bio science major?

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[Catalystik]

Most important is keeping your GPA very high. If your GPA is mediocre, and the bio major taking a light load has a 4.0, she will be viewed more positively. Also taken into account is how competitive your institution is. Adcomms know the reputation of your school.

 

[LizzyM]

AMCAS will show your academic career as a 7 by X table

acad year/BCPM gpa/BCPM credits/AO gpa/AO credits/total gpa/total credits

with one line for each academic year. If an adcom bothers to look, the fact that you took a heavy load each year will be obvious. It might get you some props.

Some adcom members also have a some mercy for engineering majors; it is widely recognized that they have tough classes.