Worth the tuition cost to take a recommended course? (sociology)

[deleted1087447]

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I am paying for tuition by credit hour this semester and am enrolled in a health sociology class. While the class sounds interesting, it will cost me about $7000 to take. For the schools I will be applying to, it is listed either as "recommended" or "strongly recommended." Will not taking this class hold my application back in any way? I have plenty of credits in other humanities courses. Thank you in advance.

 

[Goro]

When a med school says, "recommended" or "strongly recommended." , they're pretty close to saying "required"

Taking the course may also help with MCAT

 

[Doctor-S]

I am paying for tuition by credit hour this semester and am enrolled in a health sociology class. While the class sounds interesting, it will cost me about $7000 to take. For the schools I will be applying to, it is listed either as "recommended" or "strongly recommended." Will not taking this class hold my application back in any way? I have plenty of credits in other humanities courses. Thank you in advance.

@alfredos ... is there a reason "why" one course costs $7,000 at the school? Just wondering ... is this a typo?

 

[zorcandpals]

I've never taken a single psych or sociology course and have gotten interviews at schools that recommended them. I don't think it will hold you back or be the reason you dont get in. I dont think its worth 7 grand. Is there a possibility you could take it at a CC or something if you're really worried about checking the box?

@alfredos ... is there a reason "why" one course costs $7,000 at the school? Just wondering ... is this a typo?

Some schools charge that much. At NYU a 4 credit class has a sticker price of 6k-7k.

 

[LizzyM]

The cost per course at some schools is horrific. It is not required. Save the $7K and buy a book. I've gotten the impression that the psych/sociology section of the MCAT is the one section where it is possible to self-study and still do well.

 

[deleted1000960]

Did you mean 700? I’ve never heard of any class costing that much (maybe USC non degree does...). Harvard Extension is notorious for expensive classes, and even they don’t charge 7k a class.

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Health sociology could never be recommended heavily enough by a medical school to warrant a $7k price tag. It's pretty easy to self study sociology for the MCAT, and that's a large part of the reason medical schools recommend sociology.

Kevin W, MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

 

[deleted1087447]

@alfredos ... is there a reason "why" one course costs $7,000 at the school? Just wondering ... is this a typo?

Did you mean 700? I’ve never heard of any class costing that much (maybe USC non degree does...). Harvard Extension is notorious for expensive classes, and even they don’t charge 7k a class.

Unfortunately it's not $700. I attend a private institution and when paying by the credit hour, the cost per credit hour is over $2000. For a 3 credit course, its approx $6500–$7000 🙁

 

[deleted1087447]

Thanks so much everyone, for taking the time to respond to my question, and for the insight. Unfortunately, it seems like there isn't a clear-cut answer to my question, as my pre-health mentoring office also recommended that I take it. I have already taken my MCAT, so that is not a factor in my decision making. I have a few more days to decide, so I will keep thinking about it.

I am new to posting on SDN, so I am not sure if people will see this response or if I have to "@" users?

 

[deleted1087447]

I've never taken a single psych or sociology course and have gotten interviews at schools that recommended them. I don't think it will hold you back or be the reason you dont get in. I dont think its worth 7 grand. Is there a possibility you could take it at a CC or something if you're really worried about checking the box?


Some schools charge that much. At NYU a 4 credit class has a sticker price of 6k-7k.

this is a relief to hear. I can certainly look into schools with cheaper tuition if I decide to drop it/still feel the need to take it. Thank you for your input!

 

[Goro]

Unfortunately it's not $700. I attend a private institution and when paying by the credit hour, the cost per credit hour is over $2000. For a 3 credit course, its approx $6500–$7000 🙁

You are being ripped off. Dead serious. No college education is worth $240K.

 

[deleted1087447]

You are being ripped off. Dead serious. No college education is worth $240K.

I agree with you. I go to a top ~30 private school, but am fortunate enough to have had some scholarship along the way as well as help from a fund my parents set up when they separated. It's only in this semester that I am paying by the credit hour, and I will still have some scholarship. I still won't pay anything directly out of pocket, I am just trying to minimize costs as much as possible so I can save for medical school.