Pre-Med Confusion

livielou
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:10:32 +0000

So my situation is a little complicated…

This is only my second semester of college (freshman year), but I came in with 27 dual credit hours, so I am “technically” almost a junior. I’m Pre-Med, and I’m oh so confused.

When I signed up for classes last semester, no one told me to take Gen Chem. I guess I should’ve known, but nevertheless, it didn’t happen. I go to a small school where most sequenced classes are only offered once a year (Gen Chem I in the fall, Gen Chem II in the spring, etc.) so I missed my opportunity for the year, and will be starting the sequence this fall.

Now I feel like I’m behind. I know there is absolutely no way for me to graduate “on time” as my advisor says (in 2 more years.) I’m not upset by that, it’s just unfortunate. I came in ahead, and now I’m behind. Even if I choose to graduate with my class in 2018, I’m still not going to be prepared for the MCAT due to this chemistry problem.

I’m not exactly sure what I’m asking here, it’s more of a rant, I know. I’m just frustrated and confused. Below is my general course plan for the next few semesters. Do you think I will be ready for the MCAT on time? Are there any revisions you would make? Classes to add or drop? Thanks so much!!

Fall 2015
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Gen Chem I

Spring 2016
Gen Chem II
Physics I
Cell Bio

Fall 2016
Organic Chem I
Physics II
Genetics

MCAT

Spring 2017
Organic Chem II
Human Physiology