what should i major in to prevent cc preqs?

[kuroikumo98]

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greetings
I'm going into the 11 grade (12 grade supposingly but i moved to a private prep school due to problems in my public school and downgraded, it was my first year in the united states from a 3rd world country) and we're only taking 1 ap class (ap literature) for monday- thursday, the rest we go to a community college to take classes, i was wondering what should i major in to have the least cc credits and prevent taking bio,orgo/chem and physics in cc? i looked through psychology and saw that it didn't have any pre dental preqs. i self studied ap psychology (didn't score well) but i know the basics of it. i also have an interest in art (took ap art studio last year too), i thought i'd take 3 cc classes fall semester (if i'm going into psychology path: stats, math, into to psych) plus ap art history self study ,should i take more? or should i major in something else? (like art or business)? what's the most useful major? is psychology a good fun major that doesn't kill your gpa? (i plan to transfer to a state university (san jose state) after i'm done with cc cause i heard undergrad college reputation doesn't matter, or should i transfer to a uc?)
thank you in advance and have a great day

 

[ajj70]

I'd get an associates degree in business or something like that. Do you have to take the CC classes while you are in high school? Psych is now required by some schools but it is something you can easily take again in college. If you can, skip the CC route and just go to San Jose State or whatever other 4 year school. Your life will be much easier come application time. No, undergrad reputation really doesn't matter and San Jose State is a good choice. I'd look at other options just to give yourself some choices come decision time for colleges. Depending on your grades and other stats, you might find other schools cost less because of scholarships and such.

 

[kuroikumo98]

I'd get an associates degree in business or something like that. Do you have to take the CC classes while you are in high school? Psych is now required by some schools but it is something you can easily take again in college. If you can, skip the CC route and just go to San Jose State or whatever other 4 year school. Your life will be much easier come application time. No, undergrad reputation really doesn't matter and San Jose State is a good choice. I'd look at other options just to give yourself some choices come decision time for colleges. Depending on your grades and other stats, you might find other schools cost less because of scholarships and such.

yes taking cc classes is required by the school, since my graduation is 2 years from now i'll take a look at other colleges. i can't go to sjsu right away unfortunately (i had to deal with a stalker and my gpa dropped too low, 2.9sh) . i'll take a look at business associate degree

 

[ajj70]

yes taking cc classes is required by the school, since my graduation is 2 years from now i'll take a look at other colleges. i can't go to sjsu right away unfortunately (i had to deal with a stalker and my gpa dropped too low, 2.9sh) . i'll take a look at business associate degree

Just be aware, all of those CC class grades will be reported on your dental school application so make sure you do well or it will really mess up your chances for dental school.

 

[Kittenz]

CC classes are fine for pre-reqs. Just make sure to do well in the upper-level science courses at university.

 

[gsquared]

I had a similar problem in high school, but I'm not sure if my solution would be a possibility for you. I was a year ahead in basically every course. I was stuck with the option of doing one or two AP's my senior year and taking the other classes for free at a CC. I didn't want this, so I submitted a petition to graduate early and did so. Going to a four year college instead of the arrangement I detailed previously proved to be a good decision.

 

[ajj70]

CC classes are fine for pre-reqs. Just make sure to do well in the upper-level science courses at university.

Yes and no. Some schools do not accept any CC credits for pre-reqs, many schools limit the number of credits you can use and given these are taken in high school, that makes it iffy for pre-reqs since they are really more like AP classes.

 

[Kittenz]

Yes and no. Some schools do not accept any CC credits for pre-reqs, many schools limit the number of credits you can use and given these are taken in high school, that makes it iffy for pre-reqs since they are really more like AP classes.

I did an early college program while in high school. I took my classes at a CC, and they gave me college credit while earning high school credit. As far as ADCOM is concerned, they're college credit, as that's the only thing they appear as on my transcripts, even though my PS describes that I did an early college program. There were a couple schools I avoided applying to because of their rules on CC credits, those were Temple and Boston University. After the early college program, I continued with CC and ended with a little more than 60 credits. I applied to Pitt, and I was given an interview, despite their so-called limit on CC credits. I was also given an interview at every school I applied to, and I applied to around 18. However, I also did well in all of the upper-level university courses I took after CC, and I believe that was the important part. I think showing that you can do well in the upper-level university courses demonstrates that you earned the grades you got in CC.

 

[ajj70]

I did an early college program while in high school. I took my classes at a CC, and they gave me college credit while earning high school credit. As far as ADCOM is concerned, they're college credit, as that's the only thing they appear as on my transcripts, even though my PS describes that I did an early college program. There were a couple schools I avoided applying to because of their rules on CC credits, those were Temple and Boston University. After the early college program, I continued with CC and ended with a little more than 60 credits. I applied to Pitt, and I was given an interview, despite their so-called limit on CC credits. I was also given an interview at every school I applied to, and I applied to around 18. However, I also did well in all of the upper-level university courses I took after CC, and I believe that was the important part. I think showing that you can do well in the upper-level university courses demonstrates that you earned the grades you got in CC.

Not every 4 year school puts your grades from your DE/AP classes on your transcript, nor do they all count those credits. Your experience is one thing and this poster is still in high school so things can change between now and then. My transcript does not give a grade for my DE/AP credits so they would not upload into the application as such. I got college credit for them but no corresponding class in my transcript, they just allowed me to place into a higher level or not have to take some gen eds. I'm also having a hard time believing you were granted 18+ interviews but ok.

 

[Kittenz]

Not every 4 year school puts your grades from your DE/AP classes on your transcript, nor do they all count those credits. Your experience is one thing and this poster is still in high school so things can change between now and then. My transcript does not give a grade for my DE/AP credits so they would not upload into the application as such. I got college credit for them but no corresponding class in my transcript, they just allowed me to place into a higher level or not have to take some gen eds. I'm also having a hard time believing you were granted 18+ interviews but ok.

AP classes are one thing, CC classes are another. CC courses fall within dual enrollment and early college programs. If OP were asking strictly about AP/IB credits, I would recommend retaking the courses in college. However, CC courses are college courses.

 

[doc toothache]

CC do not have a major.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2015-prerequisites.1138351/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...-advanced-placement-and-ds-admission.1138556/

 

[ajj70]

AP classes are one thing, CC classes are another. CC courses fall within dual enrollment and early college programs. If OP were asking strictly about AP/IB credits, I would recommend retaking the courses in college. However, CC courses are college courses.

Again, it depends. Not all 4 year colleges take CC credits....

 

[kuroikumo98]

I heard that if i major in something else than biology i'd have to spend an extra year in college, is this true? I realized i can't do economics as a major (i REALLY LOATH MATH .. Can't stand doing 4 years of math lol.. Plus i read this article http://www.cbsnews.com/news/5-hardest-and-easiest-college-majors-by-gpas/ and it said that psychology and economics majors tend to have a LOWER gpa than biology)
art would be the most fun major i guess.. But the grading system is subjective so it's hard to get a 4.0 as an art major, art pre-dental majors out here i call upon you! Can you give m an overview of what's the mixture between art and predent was like for you?
Can i minor in something else in cc (like art or economics) THEN transfer to a 4 year college and do all the preqs there? Is this possible?

Just be aware, all of those CC class grades will be reported on your dental school application so make sure you do well or it will really mess up your chances for dental school.

Thanks for the advice! i plan to kill myself starting the new school year lol

I had a similar problem in high school, but I'm not sure if my solution would be a possibility for you. I was a year ahead in basically every course. I was stuck with the option of doing one or two AP's my senior year and taking the other classes for free at a CC. I didn't want this, so I submitted a petition to graduate early and did so. Going to a four year college instead of the arrangement I detailed previously proved to be a good decision.

I don't think i can do that due to my bad gpa, but thanks anyway!

CC do not have a major.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2015-prerequisites.1138351/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...-advanced-placement-and-ds-admission.1138556/

I checked that, i'll try to avoid taking cc preqs at all costs, not applying to 2 dental schools isn't a big deal, these aren't on my target schools..

I did an early college program while in high school. I took my classes at a CC, and they gave me college credit while earning high school credit. As far as ADCOM is concerned, they're college credit, as that's the only thing they appear as on my transcripts, even though my PS describes that I did an early college program. There were a couple schools I avoided applying to because of their rules on CC credits, those were Temple and Boston University. After the early college program, I continued with CC and ended with a little more than 60 credits. I applied to Pitt, and I was given an interview, despite their so-called limit on CC credits. I was also given an interview at every school I applied to, and I applied to around 18. However, I also did well in all of the upper-level university courses I took after CC, and I believe that was the important part. I think showing that you can do well in the upper-level university courses demonstrates that you earned the grades you got in CC.

thanks for the clarification! Can i ask ho w many classes did you take in cc while still at school? (I only have 1 class to take at high school and the rest is cc, how many classes do you recommend? I thought about taking 3 cc classes plus self studying for 1 ap, is that too much or too little?)

 

[bilbany12]

Take accounting. You dont do any crazy math, its all basic. And, it'll help one day if you run a practice.

 

[Kittenz]

I heard that if i major in something else than biology i'd have to spend an extra year in college, is this true? I realized i can't do economics as a major (i REALLY LOATH MATH .. Can't stand doing 4 years of math lol.. Plus i read this article http://www.cbsnews.com/news/5-hardest-and-easiest-college-majors-by-gpas/ and it said that psychology and economics majors tend to have a LOWER gpa than biology)
art would be the most fun major i guess.. But the grading system is subjective so it's hard to get a 4.0 as an art major, art pre-dental majors out here i call upon you! Can you give m an overview of what's the mixture between art and predent was like for you?
Can i minor in something else in cc (like art or economics) THEN transfer to a 4 year college and do all the preqs there? Is this possible?

Thanks for the advice! i plan to kill myself starting the new school year lol

I don't think i can do that due to my bad gpa, but thanks anyway!

I checked that, i'll try to avoid taking cc preqs at all costs, not applying to 2 dental schools isn't a big deal, these aren't on my target schools..

thanks for the clarification! Can i ask ho w many classes did you take in cc while still at school? (I only have 1 class to take at high school and the rest is cc, how many classes do you recommend? I thought about taking 3 cc classes plus self studying for 1 ap, is that too much or too little?)

I took around 4-5 CC classes at a time while in high school. I recommend lesser amount though. Those general biology and chemistry courses include a lab that is very time consuming. It being some of your first experiences handling a college course load, it can be easy to make B's when a little more time and one less elective would have allowed you to earn A's. These courses follow you for the rest of your college career through transcripts. You'll be looking back three-four years from now wishing you did better because they're so much more important than you felt long ago. I made a B in general chemistry I, and looking back, I could have not taken gen bio and chem at the same time with multiple electives because those electives mean nothing now because the electives will be overshadowed in the other 120 credits you've taken. Only those core science courses strongly matter. AP courses will only be important for gaining a leg up in college courses with the prior knowledge of learning more in high school. The college credits they give you are almost worthless when applying to professional school. Professional schools prefer to see you handle the equivalent college courses instead, and many require the college courses even if you have the AP credits. Do not take the AP high school classes as seriously as the CC courses. The grades you earned in the AP courses will not be on any transcripts come time to apply to dental school; however, those CC courses will be. I would strongly recommend dedicating as much time as possible to the CC courses.

 

[kuroikumo98]

Take accounting. You dont do any crazy math, its all basic. And, it'll help one day if you run a practice.

i checked my cc and they don't have an accounting major unfortunately.

I took around 4-5 CC classes at a time while in high school. I recommend lesser amount though. Those general biology and chemistry courses include a lab that is very time consuming. It being some of your first experiences handling a college course load, it can be easy to make B's when a little more time and one less elective would have allowed you to earn A's. These courses follow you for the rest of your college career through transcripts. You'll be looking back three-four years from now wishing you did better because they're so much more important than you felt long ago. I made a B in general chemistry I, and looking back, I could have not taken gen bio and chem at the same time with multiple electives because those electives mean nothing now because the electives will be overshadowed in the other 120 credits you've taken. Only those core science courses strongly matter. AP courses will only be important for gaining a leg up in college courses with the prior knowledge of learning more in high school. The college credits they give you are almost worthless when applying to professional school. Professional schools prefer to see you handle the equivalent college courses instead, and many require the college courses even if you have the AP credits. Do not take the AP high school classes as seriously as the CC courses. The grades you earned in the AP courses will not be on any transcripts come time to apply to dental school; however, those CC courses will be. I would strongly recommend dedicating as much time as possible to the CC courses.

i see, thanks for letting me know! i won't be taking any science courses this year then and i'll focus on those 3 electives (i chose math, statistics, psychology) is this a good choice?

 

[ajj70]

I took around 4-5 CC classes at a time while in high school. I recommend lesser amount though. Those general biology and chemistry courses include a lab that is very time consuming. It being some of your first experiences handling a college course load, it can be easy to make B's when a little more time and one less elective would have allowed you to earn A's. These courses follow you for the rest of your college career through transcripts. You'll be looking back three-four years from now wishing you did better because they're so much more important than you felt long ago. I made a B in general chemistry I, and looking back, I could have not taken gen bio and chem at the same time with multiple electives because those electives mean nothing now because the electives will be overshadowed in the other 120 credits you've taken. Only those core science courses strongly matter. AP courses will only be important for gaining a leg up in college courses with the prior knowledge of learning more in high school. The college credits they give you are almost worthless when applying to professional school. Professional schools prefer to see you handle the equivalent college courses instead, and many require the college courses even if you have the AP credits. Do not take the AP high school classes as seriously as the CC courses. The grades you earned in the AP courses will not be on any transcripts come time to apply to dental school; however, those CC courses will be. I would strongly recommend dedicating as much time as possible to the CC courses.

NOT TRUE for all schools....again, MOST colleges look more favorably upon AP classes vs CC classes. State schools have articulation agreements with community colleges, but most better 4 year schools do NOT take CC credits at all....but they take AP credits. Some schools most certainly DO put your AP grades on your transcript. Your experience is one thing, but it is not the case everywhere and in fact, outside of state schools, it's rarely the case.

 

[Kittenz]

i checked my cc and they don't have an accounting major unfortunately.

i see, thanks for letting me know! i won't be taking any science courses this year then and i'll focus on those 3 electives (i chose math, statistics, psychology) is this a good choice?

Great choices of electives to choose.

NOT TRUE for all schools....again, MOST colleges look more favorably upon AP classes vs CC classes. State schools have articulation agreements with community colleges, but most better 4 year schools do NOT take CC credits at all....but they take AP credits. Some schools most certainly DO put your AP grades on your transcript. Your experience is one thing, but it is not the case everywhere and in fact, outside of state schools, it's rarely the case.

I don't want to insult you for blatantly spewing false information, but I hope no current or future applicant listens to your advice.

 

[ajj70]

Great choices of electives to choose.



I don't want to insult you for blatantly spewing false information, but I hope no current or future applicant listens to your advice.

Feel free to look up information on the various college websites...my information is 100% correct....