Taking pre-req Physics at a CC

[LiveLaughLove15]

So I've already searched the forums, but none of them cover my situation.

I'm currently a Junior at a Cal State University and I'm enrolled in the first course of a 3-quarter Physics series. The professor is absolutely horrible to the point that probably half of the class has filed a complaint with the physics department.

I heard someone say that the local JC offers physics courses that transfer to my college but I'm worried about med schools not counting the credit towards my pre-reqs because it wasn't taken at my university.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

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[CoolWhipp]

It's hard to question A's. Get an A, you'll be chill. Anything else, since you go to a 4-year, would be questionable. Even gettin an A is questionable right? Adcoms will wonder why didn't you take it at your own university.

But if you get an A, imo, you'll be chill.

 

[LiveLaughLove15]

awesome! Thanks!!

 

[Pills Of Soap]

some schools explicitly say not to take prereqs at a cc if you are still undergoing your undergrad. to see what schools, you would have to look.

a few do not count it. most frown upon it.

 

[jvesco22]

Are you going to drop and get a W at the CSU and then retake it at the CC?

 

[J ROD]

My med school is fine with it. Most are not...but if you get an A, then that will shut them up. However, you will have to get a W in the one you are in now and then it will look like you were running from Physics at the 4yr.

So, now you have a situation.....

I would still drop and take at the CC (pending approval from schools you want to attend).

 

[causalinference]

It will look like you're running from a hard course. Only drop it if you risk getting a D or F. If you get a C, consider retaking it and improving your original grade.

 

[flip26]

CC is fine if that is where you started your college career before transferring to a 4 year. Even then, though, it is not a great idea to take all of your pre reqs at the CC before transferring to the 4 year.

CC is OK, but not preferred, if you are a nontrad taking the pre reqs at a CC instead of 4 year.

CC is not OK for pre reqs if you are otherwise enrolled at a 4 year and you are taking these classes to dodge a bullet...and you fall in this latter category.