what is the respectable number of credits per semester?

[petlee1]

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I have been doing 14-15 credits per semester (school allows between 12-18. However due to AP credits and CC credits, I could do min number of credits from here on (currently junior) to graduate in 4 years and then apply. I;m doing 12 credits this semester to catch up/load up on EC until I grdaute. If I hover around 12-14 mark am I fine?

 

[SitraAchra]

Do the minimum you need to be full time and graduate on time. The rest of the time should be spent partying, having fun, and even getting a little work done if need be. I never took more than 14 hours a semester, worked for me. Don't feel bad as long as you are making As. No one gives extra credit for students taking 18 hours who make bad grades.

 

[riddler]

Everyone I've talked to (medical students, residents, attendings) has all told me the same thing: take the easiest load possible and just do well. I think 14-15 credits is very respectable. Even if you drop to 12 credits of class, you can always add a TA/mentoring position for credit + perhaps credit for research you are conducting/helping with, putting you easily at 14/15 credits with just 12 graded credits that semester (say, ~4 classes).

Just get those A's!

 

[Andersen]

23 just like the flavors of Dr. Pepper. Just make sure you get all A's. I think 23 is another golden ratio. The best example I can come up with is demh23.

 

[TommyPickles]

23 just like the flavors of Dr. Pepper. Just make sure you get all A's. I think 23 is another golden ratio. The best example I can come up with is demh23.

thats some sense of humor you have

 

[Deathstar]

If you're applying after graduation, then I don't see any issues. Just make sure you get in the necessary and recommended classes in.