<p>Does Chem015/016 have any prerequisites? I already have advanced standing (chem091). In order to take Chem015/016 in my freshman year, do I need to take the Chem101/102 placement exams at Penn this fall?</p>
<p>thx in advance</p>
<p>And do most students at Penn (esp. freshmen) take 4 or 5 courses at a time? Because I am planning on taking 5 courses my first semester. Would this be too hard? (includes intro bio, intro chem(maybe honors chem), calc, foreign language, writing seminar)</p>
<p>Do you guys think the workload will be overwhelming or manageable?</p>
<p>as far as i know, no prereqs…</p>
<p>and 5 is common for premeds and anyone who isn’t in the college…</p>
<p>I would assume your advisor will strongly recommend that you drop either chem or bio. Is it really worth it to take almost 6 credits first semester freshman year? If you really want to get through the premed requirements for the MCAT in 2 years then push back your graduation requirements or space them out a little more. PhillySASer recommended me this schedule:</p>
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<p>PhillySASer also said that you can self study a few topics from second semester orgo and take the MCAT after the summer between sophomore and junior year. What I was considering was switching orgo and physics because I already took AP Physics C which is more than enough preparation for the MCAT.</p>
<p>also, his advice carries even more weight now because he did very well on his mcats =p</p>
<p>Hell, you’re a premed, just read through phillySASer’s old posts and learn what you need to do instead of asking us questions. The dude is busy applying to med school and I don’t think coming on CC to help you is one of his top priorities.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, how well did he do on the MCAT?</p>
<p>well enough to be happy.</p>
<p>not my place to say any more than that.</p>
<p>He got a 45 :)</p>
<p>woah… venkat are u serious or joking? can’t tell, w/ that smiley face and everything heheh</p>