Pre-Med Advice for an Incoming Barnard Student

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<p>My daughter (2015) used the Columbia University recommended curriculum when she was filling out her class schedule at the end of the summer, but she found her adviser was a great help in guiding her to choose her classes. Also, a nice summary is included in your “Guide to Your First Year at Barnard College,” pg 18, which suggests to meet with Dean Adjua Starks during your first year.</p>

<p>My D was recommended to start with a chemistry class first (as opposed to a biology class). Her first semester included calculus, foreign language, FY seminar, and General Chemistry I with Lab (BC2001). Her spring semester included, FY seminar, foreign language, Organic Chemistry I and Lab (BC3230 and BC3328), plus she took another math class. For the upcoming fall, she registered for Literature, Physics with Lab I (Mechanics) and Organic Chemistry II and Lab (BC3231 and BC3335)</p>

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<p>I believe that all that the AP chem does is exempts you from taking Fundamentals of Chemistry (BC1002). If you took the AP chem test and earned a score of 4 or 5, you will also get a credit of 3 points.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>