Will exceeding max credit hours be of value to my application? (FlexMed)

[averageteen2000]

Hello! I am a current first-year undergrad student. The maximum credit hours allowed at my institution is 18. However, seeing as how my GPA is high, and I plan on double majoring, my advisor recommended that I consider petitioning to take 19 credits so that I am able to take more classes that fit my major/interests. Will exceeding maximum credit hours be of any additional value to my application, especially since I plan on applying to the Mount Sinai flexmed program next year?

Thank you so much!

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[Catalystik]

Hello! I am a current first-year undergrad student. The maximum credit hours allowed at my institution is 18. However, seeing as how my GPA is high, and I plan on double majoring, my advisor recommended that I consider petitioning to take 19 credits so that I am able to take more classes that fit my major/interests. Will exceeding maximum credit hours be of any additional value to my application, especially since I plan on applying to the Mount Sinai flexmed program next year?

On the contrary, you run the risk of shooting yourself in the foot by overly challenging your time management skills and failing to maintain your high GPA.