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[487806]

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- Yeah, I am a BME. Minoring in chemistry and south asian studies, so cant get rid of Hindi or Chem elective. I was taking acting + teaching to balance out the hard classes. They don't require much work and are possible gpa boosters. My advisor ripped me apart when I told him I wanted to take easy-A to balance out gpa with e-school. He said med schools will straight up recognize that and penalize you. In your opinion though, does that look bad?

Okay, please ignore whatever your advisor says. He's incompetent.

Your schedule is definitely not easy, because you're balancing out really difficult engineering classes with non-science classes. Unfortunately, minors don't matter at all for the adcoms, so you may need to reconsider that in the future. My only advice is to postpone one of the engineering classes to a later term, because I suspect that it's going to be difficult for you to get that 4.0 and balance out your EC's. Something to consider. Personally, I would reconsider the minors, but the final decision is up to you. Good luck.

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Okay, please ignore whatever your advisor says. He's incompetent.

Your schedule is definitely not easy, because you're balancing out really difficult engineering classes with non-science classes. Unfortunately, minors don't matter at all for the adcoms, so you may need to reconsider that in the future. My only advice is to postpone one of the engineering classes to a later term, because I suspect that it's going to be difficult for you to get that 4.0 and balance out your EC's. Something to consider. Personally, I would reconsider the minors, but the final decision is up to you. Good luck.

I'll go one step further and say that majors don't matter for adcoms either

 

[Malic1ous]

The problem is, when I changed my major, I freaked out and took all my hardest classes in one year, taking 23 and 24 credits respectively. Well, now I realize what a fool I was because I am out of classes to take. Thats why I added 2 minors so that I have something to show to adcoms rather than taking just humanities for last 2 semesters. I need about 18 more credits after this semester to graduate, but I will push it by taking easy courses to boost gpa. What do you guys think about this plan? Current gpa is around 3.5 cgpa and 3.6 sgpa

Edit: Before this, the only humanities I had taken was ECON 201: Microeconomics.

 

[Malic1ous]

Okay, please ignore whatever your advisor says. He's incompetent.

Your schedule is definitely not easy, because you're balancing out really difficult engineering classes with non-science classes. Unfortunately, minors don't matter at all for the adcoms, so you may need to reconsider that in the future. My only advice is to postpone one of the engineering classes to a later term, because I suspect that it's going to be difficult for you to get that 4.0 and balance out your EC's. Something to consider. Personally, I would reconsider the minors, but the final decision is up to you. Good luck.

- I considered the option of dropping an engineering course, but the issue with that is that these courses are prereqs for next semester's courses 🙁

Also, I can't thank you guys enough for the help you're providing!😍

 

[WildEMDoc]

The problem is, when I changed my major, I freaked out and took all my hardest classes in one year, taking 23 and 24 credits respectively. Well, now I realize what a fool I was because I am out of classes to take. Thats why I added 2 minors so that I have something to show to adcoms rather than taking just humanities for last 2 semesters. I need about 18 more credits after this semester to graduate, but I will push it by taking easy courses to boost gpa. What do you guys think about this plan? Current gpa is around 3.5 cgpa and 3.6 sgpa

Edit: Before this, the only humanities I had taken was ECON 201: Microeconomics.

Take it easy man. Drop a minor of necessary, just take w/e classes you want; medical schools won't really care if there is some "padding"

 

[TexasSurgeon]

- I considered the option of dropping an engineering course, but the issue with that is that these courses are prereqs for next semester's courses 🙁

Also, I can't thank you guys enough for the help you're providing!😍

May I ask what motivates you to do engineering?

 

[Malic1ous]

May I ask what motivates you to do engineering?

Coming out of high school, I loved math + science. Wanted to stick with math, so decided to do engineering rather than just bio or chem which might not be as calculus intensive.
-Came to college, realized how crazy bio/chem premeds were, decided to stick to engineering.
-Parental pressure.
-Honestly, main reason was that I didn't think I was smart enough to compete with you guys for med schools. Atleast this would be a good backup?

Started with ChemE. Realized it was a waste of time + energy. Too late to do anything else so switched to BME second year.. and here I am today..

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Coming out of high school, I loved math + science. Wanted to stick with math, so decided to do engineering rather than just bio or chem which might not be as calculus intensive.
-Came to college, realized how crazy bio/chem premeds were, decided to stick to engineering.
-Parental pressure.
-Honestly, main reason was that I didn't think I was smart enough to compete with you guys for med schools. Atleast this would be a good backup?

It's not a good backup since you spend time distracting yourself from the main goal, which is medical school if that's what you want to do IMO.

I mean why not just major in math? I kinda feel like parents made you lean into engineering more?

 

[Malic1ous]

It's not a good backup since you spend time distracting yourself from the main goal, which is medical school if that's what you want to do IMO.

I mean why not just major in math? I kinda feel like parents made you lean into engineering more?

True Story.

I mean, honestly saying, I am glad my undergrad turned out the way it did (*knock on wood*) because I go to a top 3 public university and the bio/chem classes have 300 students each. The competition is fierce. Atleast with engineering, I get to choose what classes I want to take which count towards my sgpa (vs. bio/chem majors who arent given that choice).

Like honestly, all my bad grades come from engineering courses and taking so many credits definitely took a toll on me physically and mentally, but I think I'm in a good position now that I only have ~8 more classes to take for my majors + minors and I am only an upcoming junior. Sorry if anything in here seems like I am being cocky/ bragging, but I just spilled my heart out (probably bc of all that orgo studying, haha)

 

[TexasSurgeon]

True Story.

I mean, honestly saying, I am glad my undergrad turned out the way it did (*knock on wood*) because I go to a top 3 public university and the bio/chem classes have 300 students each. The competition is fierce. Atleast with engineering, I get to choose what classes I want to take which count towards my sgpa (vs. bio/chem majors who arent given that choice).

Like honestly, all my bad grades come from engineering courses and taking so many credits definitely took a toll on me physically and mentally, but I think I'm in a good position now that I only have ~8 more classes to take for my majors + minors and I am only an upcoming junior. Sorry if anything in here seems like I am being cocky/ bragging, but I just spilled my heart out (probably bc of all that orgo studying, haha)

No dude you're all good man. I used to be BME and I switched so your story is of interest.

I can honestly say that engineering students are way more relaxed and helpful. Every premed is a gunner in one way or another.

And I think mimelim (another guy on SDN) was an engineering major. You may want to PM him.

And yeah, choosing the sGPA classes is quite amazing, I'll admit hahaha.

But honestly, your GPA seems fine. Good luck and keep up the good work bro/brah

 

[487806]

The problem is, when I changed my major, I freaked out and took all my hardest classes in one year, taking 23 and 24 credits respectively. Well, now I realize what a fool I was because I am out of classes to take. Thats why I added 2 minors so that I have something to show to adcoms rather than taking just humanities for last 2 semesters. I need about 18 more credits after this semester to graduate, but I will push it by taking easy courses to boost gpa. What do you guys think about this plan? Current gpa is around 3.5 cgpa and 3.6 sgpa

Edit: Before this, the only humanities I had taken was ECON 201: Microeconomics.

With your GPA around the median average, I definitely would advise dropping one or both of the minors and take an easier class. Minors don't help, and in your case, they may actually hurt you in the long run. Don't risk it.

 

[Malic1ous]

No dude you're all good man. I used to be BME and I switched so your story is of interest.

I can honestly say that engineering students are way more relaxed and helpful. Every premed is a gunner in one way or another.

And I think mimelim (another guy on SDN) was an engineering major. You may want to PM him.

And yeah, choosing the sGPA classes is quite amazing, I'll admit hahaha.

But honestly, your GPA seems fine. Good luck and keep up the good work bro/brah

-Haha it is funny how people connect. Thanks for your help, goodluck to you as well. I will post updates later about how this ended up being.

With your GPA around the median average, I definitely would advise dropping one or both of the minors and take an easier class. Minors don't help, and in your case, they may actually hurt you in the long run. Don't risk it.

-South-asian studies is just a joke minor that I am doing. But chemistry minor requires PChem next year. If I drop that, will it be okay to fill up schedule with easy classes? I am just afraid that it will hurt me. Also, I am not planning on taking biochem, will I be penalized for that? Let me know and I will plan accordingly!

 

[487806]

-Haha it is funny how people connect. Thanks for your help, goodluck to you as well. I will post updates later about how this ended up being.


-South-asian studies is just a joke minor that I am doing. But chemistry minor requires PChem next year. If I drop that, will it be okay to fill up schedule with easy classes? I am just afraid that it will hurt me. Also, I am not planning on taking biochem, will I be penalized for that? Let me know and I will plan accordingly!

Biochem is important. Try to take that class before you graduate.

It's definitely ok for you to take easy classes. Your fall engineering courses are themselves difficult, so you're fine.

 

[D2thaJay]

So I'm guessing you probably applied/are applying to medical school this cycle? If so, can you update your science GPA with the grades you receive from these classes at the end of the semester?

Yes i am currently applying to med school and my GPA is already quite high so I am not looking to raise it but keep it the same!

 

[WildEMDoc]

-South-asian studies is just a joke minor that I am doing. But chemistry minor requires PChem next year. If I drop that, will it be okay to fill up schedule with easy classes? I am just afraid that it will hurt me. Also, I am not planning on taking biochem, will I be penalized for that? Let me know and I will plan accordingly!

Take biochem, drop the chem minor. Keep south Asian studies if you wish.

Biochem is very well on its way to being a standard pre-req, and it is already required by many schools.

 

[Malic1ous]

Biochem is important. Try to take that class before you graduate.

It's definitely ok for you to take easy classes. Your fall engineering courses are themselves difficult, so you're fine.

Okay, I'll drop the chem elective then. 21 credits. I can't change the 9 engineering, but I think the other 13 should be able to balance them out. Thanks!

Random question, but for the "non-science" gpa calculated by AMCAS - does it include BCPM classes as well (like cgpa) or just non-BCPM classes?

 

[WildEMDoc]

Okay, I'll drop the chem elective then. 21 credits. I can't change the 9 engineering, but I think the other 13 should be able to balance them out. Thanks!

Random question, but for the "non-science" gpa calculated by AMCAS - does it include BCPM classes as well (like cgpa) or just non-BCPM classes?

nonscience is all the non-BCPM classes (this will include engineering).

Your cumulative GPA is everything.

 

[487806]

Okay, I'll drop the chem elective then. 21 credits. I can't change the 9 engineering, but I think the other 13 should be able to balance them out. Thanks!

Random question, but for the "non-science" gpa calculated by AMCAS - does it include BCPM classes as well (like cgpa) or just non-BCPM classes?

cGPA = overall GPA
sGPA = BCPM GPA
non-science GPA = GPA that doesn't include BCPM courses.

 

[Malic1ous]

A bit confused. Which one of those does AMCAS calculate? non-science, BCPM or cumulative GPA?

 

[487806]

A bit confused. Which one of those does AMCAS calculate? non-science, BCPM or cumulative GPA?

BCPM and cGPA are calculated.

 

[Malic1ous]

BCPM and cGPA are calculated.

Okay sweet, thanks!

 

[BurstingEagle]

I ended up moving genetics so I'm on track to take it junior year since its very difficult at my university. This is my finalized schedule.

Fall of sophomore year

General Organic Chemistry 1 (3 credits)

General Organic Chemistry Lab 1 (1 credit)

Calculus for the Life Sciences (3 credits)

General Physics 1 (3 credits)

General Physics Lab 1 (1 credit)

Public Speaking (3 credits)

Religions of the world (3 credits)

Total: 17 credits

The religions class is a really easy online class, public speaking class is also very easy with the professor I chose. Calculus for life sciences is easier than the regular calculus class my university offers. I tried to balance my schedule but I don't know if its enough. My toughest class will be o chem for sure. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[487806]

I ended up moving genetics so I'm on track to take it junior year since its very difficult at my university. This is my finalized schedule.

Fall of sophomore year

General Organic Chemistry 1 (3 credits)

General Organic Chemistry Lab 1 (1 credit)

Calculus for the Life Sciences (3 credits)

General Physics 1 (3 credits)

General Physics Lab 1 (1 credit)

Public Speaking (3 credits)

Religions of the world (3 credits)

Total: 17 credits

The religions class is a really easy online class, public speaking class is also very easy with the professor I chose. Calculus for life sciences is easier than the regular calculus class my university offers. I tried to balance my schedule but I don't know if its enough. My toughest class will be o chem for sure. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Definitely doable. Good luck. See the various ochem threads for advice on how to do well in class.

 

[bawkbawkcluck]

cGPA = overall GPA
sGPA = BCPM GPA
non-science GPA = GPA that doesn't include BCPM courses.

sGPA=BCPM
BCPM = ?

 

[BurstingEagle]

BCPM (science) GPA includes all Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math courses

 

[siliconchins]

I'm taking:

Molecular Biology (4 credits)
Oceanology (4 credits)
Film and Writing (4 credits)
Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Organic Chemistry Lab
Organic Chemistry Discussion

16 credits

Plus a smattering of clubs/sports and volunteering (4-6 hours a week) plus a dedicated 2 hours a day for MCAT review.

 

[BPM]

Fall 2013 Quarter, Sophomore Year

Organic Chemistry A (5)
Organic Chemistry Lab (2)
Biology B (5)
Biological/ Health Statistics (5)
Statistics Lab (2)

Total: 19 Units
EC's: Leadership position in a club ( about 2 hours a week)
Other club meetings ( about 3 hours total)


I'm going to take advantage of this post and ask a little side question.Would it be wise to start looking for a volunteer position in a hospital/ clinic? I already have 215 hours from volunteering during senior year of high school, but I don't think I should put it on my app if it was that far back right? I volunteered for a year if that helps at all.

 

[487806]

I'm taking:

Molecular Biology (4 credits)
Oceanology (4 credits)
Film and Writing (4 credits)
Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Organic Chemistry Lab
Organic Chemistry Discussion

16 credits

Plus a smattering of clubs/sports and volunteering (4-6 hours a week) plus a dedicated 2 hours a day for MCAT review.

Looks good.

Fall. 2nd Year. I know =\

Organic Chemistry I

- 3C
Organic Chemistry I Lab - 1C
General Physik I with Laboratory - 4C
Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory - 4C
Intro to Literature lol - 3C

15Credits total.

I will gradually go audit the genetics class because genetics is awesome.

ECs
-Volunteering at a hospital -4hrs/week[Saturdays]
-SuperAwesomeCancerResearch [lots of hours]
-Shadowing Physicians

-Perhaps Teacher for 4 year olds

Looks good, if you're good in time management.

Fall 2013 Quarter, Sophomore Year

Organic Chemistry A (5)
Organic Chemistry Lab (2)
Biology B (5)
Biological/ Health Statistics (5)
Statistics Lab (2)

Total: 19 Units

Looks good.

 

[487806]

I'm going to take advantage of this post and ask a little side question.Would it be wise to start looking for a volunteer position in a hospital/ clinic? I already have 215 hours from volunteering during senior year of high school, but I don't think I should put it on my app if it was that far back right? I volunteered for a year if that helps at all.

Unless it's significant, don't include high school EC's. So I recommend volunteering in a hospital/clinic to boost your clinical experiences in college (or continue where you left off in high school).

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Fall 2013 Quarter, Sophomore Year

Organic Chemistry A (5)
Organic Chemistry Lab (2)
Biology B (5)
Biological/ Health Statistics (5)
Statistics Lab (2)

Total: 19 Units
EC's: Leadership position in a club ( about 2 hours a week)
Other club meetings ( about 3 hours total)


I'm going to take advantage of this post and ask a little side question.Would it be wise to start looking for a volunteer position in a hospital/ clinic? I already have 215 hours from volunteering during senior year of high school, but I don't think I should put it on my app if it was that far back right? I volunteered for a year if that helps at all.

Your HS hours don't count anymore. So you can still continue from where you were in HS, but don't count the hours

 

[Omppu27]

Fall:

Classes:
Biochem (4hr.)
Immunology (2hr.)
Arabic III (4hr.)
History of War (3hr)

Other:
MCAT studying 3hr/day, 6days/week (will take in january, will start studying in august/sep)
Volunteering/tutoring ~ 15hr/week
Research 10 hr/week

Park of that volunteering is tutoring which I think i can use as class credit for my major (physiology tutoring, bio major). I'm thinking about using that and dropping biochem and taking it in the spring instead. You guys think that would be a better idea? I really want to kill this MCAT and i'm worried i might be pushing it if i take biochem.

 

[487806]

Fall:

Classes:
Biochem (4hr.)
Immunology (2hr.)
Arabic III (4hr.)
History of War (3hr)

Other:
MCAT studying 3hr/day, 6days/week (will take in january, will start studying in august/sep)
Volunteering/tutoring ~ 15hr/week
Research 10 hr/week

Park of that volunteering is tutoring which I think i can use as class credit for my major (physiology tutoring, bio major). I'm thinking about using that and dropping biochem and taking it in the spring instead. You guys think that would be a better idea? I really want to kill this MCAT and i'm worried i might be pushing it if i take biochem.

Doable schedule, but I DON'T recommend using tutoring as a class credit. Keep tutoring away from class credit (i.e. just make it voluntary without having to be graded). Biochem isn't hard.

 

[Omppu27]

Doable schedule, but I DON'T recommend using tutoring as a class credit. Keep tutoring away from class credit (i.e. just make it voluntary without having to be graded). Biochem isn't hard.

Although im receiving credit, it actually wouldn't be for a grade. It's satisfactory/unsatisfactory but I could still use it as credit.

 

[487806]

Although im receiving credit, it actually wouldn't be for a grade. It's satisfactory/unsatisfactory but I could still use it as credit.

Well in that case, couldn't you postpone immunology? Since you suggested you wanted to focus on destroying the MCAT and wish to postpone biochemistry, I was thinking that immunology is best saved for later.

 

[yugo2113]

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[487806]

Hi guys, i'm a non-trad retaking some classes in preparation for applying to medical school in another year or two after I do a SMP. (Graduated with a 2.51/2.41 in 2010, decided I wasn't happy with my life and went back to school, finished 63 DIY post-bacc credit hours over 4 semesters so far after this summer term is over with a 4.0 GPA)

I'm planning on applying to SMP's for next year's fall term and i'm currently retaking my Orgo and physics series in preparation for that over the next two terms.

Currently for the fall I am registered for 17 credits:
4cr Introduction to Oceanography
3cr Organic Chemistry 1
3cr Physics without calc 1
4cr Histology (online lecture)
3cr Introduction to Genetics

I've taken genetic courses in the past so I don't anticipate having any trouble with that course, and I know a little histology from taking my A&P series 2 semesters ago.

I anticipate to do whatever is necessary study wise to get 2 more 4.0 GPA semesters under my belt, which would put me around 97-99 post bacc credits at a 4.0 which would bring my overall and sgpa over a 3.0 and then take the MCAT next summer and apply to a local SMP program at the college I currently attend for next fall. Does this course load sound viable given my recent trend or would it be unrealistic?

Looks like you found a way to do well. Congrats. In that case, your schedule is definitely manageable.

 

[Pandapurse]

I'm registered for these classes during the Fall of 2013, my last semester as an undergrad:

Elementary Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
Medical Botany (3 credits)
Medical Sociology (3 credits)
Honors Orchestra (1 credit)
Pilates (2 credits)

Any advice on how the first three classes are? I don't have course descriptions for them yet, so I really don't know what to expect...

 

[487806]

I'm registered for these classes during the Fall of 2013, my last semester as an undergrad:

Elementary Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
Medical Botany (3 credits)
Medical Sociology (3 credits)
Honors Orchestra (1 credit)
Pilates (2 credits)

Any advice on how the first three classes are? I don't have course descriptions for them yet, so I really don't know what to expect...

Medical botany is unique. I haven't heard of it before. Analytical chem isn't too difficult: just pay attention in class and study the various chemical methods, separation techniques etc. From what I vaguely know, medical sociology is a bit abstract on the whole doctor-patient relationship (though others can add more on this).

 

[alpharez]

Biomechanics Lab [3]
Microbio + Lab [5]
Adv. Mol Biology [3]

Having a hard time deciding on my 4th "for fun" class:
Ethics in Biotech [3] - has papers 🙁, but I hear it is really good
Intro Nutrition [3] - easy and informative
Beer Biochem [4] - sounds AWESOME but probably a little hard
Intro Food Science [3] - notoriously easy, can study the night before the test

 

[Urnathok]

Medical Botany is amazing and wonderful and I'm totally 100% not just saying that because I'm a plant nerd. The botanist at my university loves teaching it, and I've heard good things about the class from everyone I've talked to, pre-med and otherwise. I'm planning to take it this Spring, since I'm not holding out hope that we can scrounge up the six people we need to get the Intro to Mycology class going since for some bizarre reason people don't like talking about yeasts and mushrooms at 9:00 AM (chumps imo)

As for the 'funsies' class: if it were me, I'd be all over Ethics in Biotech, but then again writing papers gets me through the day in sublime felicity. Beer Biochem would be my next choice, if only because you could arguably use that one class as your backup plan.

Oh yeah, and my lineup for this Fall is still:

General Zoology + Lab
Critical Methods in Literature
Playwriting
Milton (a class on Paradise Lost)
Physics + Lab

My conundrum is which Physics to take; Univeristy Physics has a PBL section, which sounds crazy nice, but people who want to do physics for a living have advised me against that beast with 18 hours total. So I may just slide into General Physics, even though I'd take the former in a heartbeat if time and grades weren't an issue. ...then again, I'd do a lot of things if time and grades were non-issues.

 

[soflothirteen]

First post here.. Upcoming Sophomore. Just want some opinions on whether my schedule sounds doable or not. Thanks!

Bio 1 (3 credits)
Bio Lab (1 credit)
Chem 2 (3 credits)
Chem Lab (1 credit)
Stats 1 online course (3 credits)
English 2 (3 credits)
Developmental Psych online course for my major (3 credits)

17 credits total + volunteering on weekends, trying to secure a research position this summer that will hopefully go on to fall, and maybe joining a couple clubs here and there. Should I get rid of English? Or try to take Stats this summer?

 

[Urnathok]

I've never heard of anything good coming from online math courses, so I'd hold out for a live class if it's available. That doesn't sound like a crushing load at all, but you might get more out of Stats if you save it for another time.

 

[soflothirteen]

I've never heard of anything good coming from online math courses, so I'd hold out for a live class if it's available. That doesn't sound like a crushing load at all, but you might get more out of Stats if you save it for another time.

Surprisingly many people have recommended to take Stats 1 at my school online because the professor is better than the graduate students teaching it. The class is set up in a way that you can either attend the lectures live or watch it online. So, I guess it could be considered live? But thanks, I guess I will keep it at 17 credits then! 👍

 

[tomi65463]

First post here.. Upcoming Sophomore. Just want some opinions on whether my schedule sounds doable or not. Thanks!

Bio 1 (3 credits)
Bio Lab (1 credit)
Chem 2 (3 credits)
Chem Lab (1 credit)
Stats 1 online course (3 credits)
English 2 (3 credits)
Developmental Psych online course for my major (3 credits)

17 credits total + volunteering on weekends, trying to secure a research position this summer that will hopefully go on to fall, and maybe joining a couple clubs here and there. Should I get rid of English? Or try to take Stats this summer?

I took that schedule last semester , the only difference was I took BIO 2 which is the one about ecology and evolution at my school, I took a gender and society class to fill in my gen ed requirements instead of your psych course.

I ended up with a 4.0 that semester. The hardest class was probably the bio class for me. Lots of memorization. Stats is really easy, everything we did in my class could almost always be checked by running tests on the calculator. Idk how your course would be set up since its online. Chem 2 was also a lot easier than Chem 1 for me personally.

I think your schedule is fine, you should do really well!

 

[TexasSurgeon]

How's this guys?

Independent study (3 hrs, counts as a BCPM class)
Biochem 1 (3 credits)
Biochem 1 lab (2 credits)
Biochem recitation (1 hr)
Science and engineering stats (4 hrs)
Political science (3 hrs)

Also doing research (the independent study is course credit) about 10 hrs/week. And I'm a club officer where we meet once a month and have a few events, about 1-2 times a month

 

[487806]

Biomechanics Lab [3]
Microbio + Lab [5]
Adv. Mol Biology [3]

Having a hard time deciding on my 4th "for fun" class:
Ethics in Biotech [3] - has papers 🙁, but I hear it is really good
Intro Nutrition [3] - easy and informative
Beer Biochem [4] - sounds AWESOME but probably a little hard
Intro Food Science [3] - notoriously easy, can study the night before the test

Looks good. Take the easy course (so nutrition or food science).

Medical Botany is amazing and wonderful and I'm totally 100% not just saying that because I'm a plant nerd. The botanist at my university loves teaching it, and I've heard good things about the class from everyone I've talked to, pre-med and otherwise. I'm planning to take it this Spring, since I'm not holding out hope that we can scrounge up the six people we need to get the Intro to Mycology class going since for some bizarre reason people don't like talking about yeasts and mushrooms at 9:00 AM (chumps imo)

As for the 'funsies' class: if it were me, I'd be all over Ethics in Biotech, but then again writing papers gets me through the day in sublime felicity. Beer Biochem would be my next choice, if only because you could arguably use that one class as your backup plan.

Oh yeah, and my lineup for this Fall is still:

General Zoology + Lab
Critical Methods in Literature
Playwriting
Milton (a class on Paradise Lost)
Physics + Lab

My conundrum is which Physics to take; Univeristy Physics has a PBL section, which sounds crazy nice, but people who want to do physics for a living have advised me against that beast with 18 hours total. So I may just slide into General Physics, even though I'd take the former in a heartbeat if time and grades weren't an issue. ...then again, I'd do a lot of things if time and grades were non-issues.

Looks good, but I would take the easier "General Physics" course, unless you can handle those English courses.

First post here.. Upcoming Sophomore. Just want some opinions on whether my schedule sounds doable or not. Thanks!

Bio 1 (3 credits)
Bio Lab (1 credit)
Chem 2 (3 credits)
Chem Lab (1 credit)
Stats 1 online course (3 credits)
English 2 (3 credits)
Developmental Psych online course for my major (3 credits)

17 credits total + volunteering on weekends, trying to secure a research position this summer that will hopefully go on to fall, and maybe joining a couple clubs here and there. Should I get rid of English? Or try to take Stats this summer?

Looks good, but postpone stats.

How's this guys?

Independent study (3 hrs, counts as a BCPM class)
Biochem 1 (3 credits)
Biochem 1 lab (2 credits)
Biochem recitation (1 hr)
Science and engineering stats (4 hrs)
Political science (3 hrs)

Also doing research (the independent study is course credit) about 10 hrs/week. And I'm a club officer where we meet once a month and have a few events, about 1-2 times a month

You're fine.

 

[soflothirteen]

I took that schedule last semester , the only difference was I took BIO 2 which is the one about ecology and evolution at my school, I took a gender and society class to fill in my gen ed requirements instead of your psych course.

I ended up with a 4.0 that semester. The hardest class was probably the bio class for me. Lots of memorization. Stats is really easy, everything we did in my class could almost always be checked by running tests on the calculator. Idk how your course would be set up since its online. Chem 2 was also a lot easier than Chem 1 for me personally.

I think your schedule is fine, you should do really well!

Wow! I hope I do as well as you did. I kind of had a bad experience last semester taking Calc 1 with Gen Chem 1 so I'm kind of anxious. But this summer I feel like I finally got the hang of studying efficiently.

Did you feel like you had time with all those classes?

 

[dirigo]

Electronics (3)
Calculus III (4)
General chemistry II (4)
Modern Physics (4)
Microbiology (4)

 

[487806]

Electronics (3)
Calculus III (4)
General chemistry II (4)
Modern Physics (4)
Microbiology (4)

All science... That can be a challenge, but your schedule is definitely doable, since gen chem ii, calc iii and modern physics are very manageable classes, since they are very interconnected (assuming you're good in math). Electronics is circuit theory, so it's good for problem solving. Could you postpone microbiology to later?

 

[Omppu27]

Well in that case, couldn't you postpone immunology? Since you suggested you wanted to focus on destroying the MCAT and wish to postpone biochemistry, I was thinking that immunology is best saved for later.

Actually found out that the TAing doesn't count for credit... That said, I will be making no changes to the schedule.

thanks for your advice though!