is taking one AP okay junior year?

mikemac
Wed, 16 May 2018 18:20:31 +0000

How did you settle on becoming a doctor? Do you have volunteer or paid exposure already to patient care so that you know health care is right for you? Might be a good idea before you start on a path that will take the next 11-15 years of your life and a huge debt load.

And even if health care is a fit doctors are far from the only ones in the health field that help people. Physical therapists, radiology techs, nurses, speech pathologists, physician assistants, to name but just a few. Careers that don’t involve hundreds of thousands in debt and 11+ years of prep. Spend a few hours browsing on http://explorehealthcareers.org

If, after getting experience in patient care and thinking about alternatives you still think becoming a doctor is the right choice then read thru the very informative https://www.rhodes.edu/sites/default/files/PreMed_Essentials.pdf. There is also a good handbook at https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/careers/gradstudy/health/guide and no doubt many other websites, as well as books.

should i just go to community college and transfer

This is not your only option should you not get into usc or ucla. Most people, given the choice, would prefer the continuity of attending the same college all 4 years. Its easier for making friends, understanding the ropes of the school, getting to know profs for recs, etc.