What classes should I take this summer?

[browneyes124]

Ok so I have to take some classes in the summer to get caught up. I for sure have to take Chem 2 in the summer because I had chem 1 last semester but dropped it so im taking it again this semester. My schedule for the fall looks like this so far: Organic 1, Bio 3, Physics 2, Neurobiology. That comes to 16-17 credits.
Well when I was planning my schedule I forgot the lab meetings for the research im doing so I didnt include a break in it and My meeting starts at 3 but my physics lab doesnt end till 3:40. There is only one other time thats available at 11-1:40 (i think). This is the only other one that fits in with my schedule. But the only problem is that I have BIOL 3 during that and that is the only time they offer that class. I was thinking about doing Chem 2, Bio 3, and Physics 1 in the summer now.
I don't have to do physics in the summer but I thought i'd just get it out of the way. Do you think thats to much and I should just do Chem 2 and Bio 3? Or do you think Physics is doable in that. Each Course is about 5 weeks long so Id have Bio 3 and Physics in may -june and then Chem 2 in July-Aug.
If I did this then my schedule for the Fall would be: Organic 1, Physics 2, Cell bio, Neurobiology. So basically the only thing that changes is Cell bio.
Should I save Physics 1 for the fall of just do it in the summer? I am pretty good at Bio and heard Physics is mostly math and ive also had physics in High school (hated it) but did really well and I do better with stuff thats math based then concept based because I feel like you can learn it better.
So what do you guys think?

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[P0ke]

Ok so I have to take some classes in the summer to get caught up. I for sure have to take Chem 2 in the summer because I had chem 1 last semester but dropped it so im taking it again this semester. My schedule for the fall looks like this so far: Organic 1, Bio 3, Physics 2, Neurobiology. That comes to 16-17 credits.
Well when I was planning my schedule I forgot the lab meetings for the research im doing so I didnt include a break in it and My meeting starts at 3 but my physics lab doesnt end till 3:40. There is only one other time thats available at 11-1:40 (i think). This is the only other one that fits in with my schedule. But the only problem is that I have BIOL 3 during that and that is the only time they offer that class. I was thinking about doing Chem 2, Bio 3, and Physics 1 in the summer now.
I don't have to do physics in the summer but I thought i'd just get it out of the way. Do you think thats to much and I should just do Chem 2 and Bio 3? Or do you think Physics is doable in that. Each Course is about 5 weeks long so Id have Bio 3 and Physics in may -june and then Chem 2 in July-Aug.
If I did this then my schedule for the Fall would be: Organic 1, Physics 2, Cell bio, Neurobiology. So basically the only thing that changes is Cell bio.
Should I save Physics 1 for the fall of just do it in the summer? I am pretty good at Bio and heard Physics is mostly math and ive also had physics in High school (hated it) but did really well and I do better with stuff thats math based then concept based because I feel like you can learn it better.
So what do you guys think?

That's way too many hard science classes in one semester. Unless you're an academic stud (close to 4.0 gpa), you could be committing academic-suicide. It's better to spread them out over 2 semesters and get good grades rather than take them all at once and get mediocre grades.

 

[browneyes124]

That's way too many hard science classes in one semester. Unless you're an academic stud (close to 4.0 gpa), you could be committing academic-suicide. It's better to spread them out over 2 semesters and get good grades rather than take them all at once and get mediocre grades.

I cant because of how my schedule is. I'm already late taking the MCAT. Graduate in may 2018 and taking MCAT june 2018 but if I move one of those classes I wont graduate till Fall 2019 and have to move the MCAT even later because all my semesters have between 16-19 hours

 

[P0ke]

I cant because of how my schedule is. I'm already late taking the MCAT. Graduate in may 2018 and taking MCAT june 2018 but if I move one of those classes I wont graduate till Fall 2019 and have to move the MCAT even later because all my semesters have between 16-19 hours

What's your Gpa?

 

[Cookiess]

4 BCPM classes in one semester seems pretty rough. I would avoid doing that if you can. Maintaining a strong GPA is most important. Unless you've done it before, it's better to spread out your classes over two semesters and do well in all of them versus trying to squeeze them all into one semester but coming out with a lower GPA because of that.

For the summer, I think Bio 3 and Physics 1 is doable for the first summer session and Chem 2 will be fine for the second summer session. However, with such a rigorous and jam-packed schedule, be cautious against burning out.

When are you planning on applying? If you're taking the MCAT in June 2018, would you be applying during the summer of 2019 to matriculate in the fall of 2020? If so, you might as well spread your classes out so you can graduate with a strong BCPM GPA even if it means graduating in the fall of 2019. Then you can study for the MCAT after you graduate and take it in the spring of 2019. That means you'll be submitting your application in the summer of 2019.

 

[browneyes124]

4 BCPM classes in one semester seems pretty rough. I would avoid doing that if you can. Maintaining a strong GPA is most important. Unless you've done it before, it's better to spread out your classes over two semesters and do well in all of them versus trying to squeeze them all into one semester but coming out with a lower GPA because of that.

For the summer, I think Bio 3 and Physics 1 is doable for the first summer session and Chem 2 will be fine for the second summer session. However, with such a rigorous and jam-packed schedule, be cautious against burning out.

When are you planning on applying? If you're taking the MCAT in June 2018, would you be applying during the summer of 2019 to matriculate in the fall of 2020? If so, you might as well spread your classes out so you can graduate with a strong BCPM GPA even if it means graduating in the fall of 2019. Then you can study for the MCAT after you graduate and take it in the spring of 2019. That means you'll be submitting your application in the summer of 2019.

Some classes I have to take that semester because they are only offered in the fall of even years and since i graduate 2018 spring I wont be here for the fall on I dont want to graduate late just for 2 classes

 

[P0ke]

Some classes I have to take that semester because they are only offered in the fall of even years and since i graduate 2018 spring I wont be here for the fall on I dont want to graduate late just for 2 classes

It sounds like graduating sooner is more of a priority to you than getting into medical school. Med schools won't care if you take an extra year to graduate. They WILL care if you over-extend yourself and get mediocre grades.

 

[browneyes124]

It sounds like graduating sooner is more of a priority to you than getting into medical school. Med schools won't care if you take an extra year to graduate. They WILL care if you over-extend yourself and get mediocre grades.

Graduating early is not more important but I don't think it's necessary to graduate a whole semester late just for 1 or 2 classes and that will also mess up my financial aid. At my school all pre meds have to take 16-19 hours each semester so I'm use to having a busy schedule I just didn't know if I should take 2 or 3 sciences classes this summer, but I took care of it