Rutgers pre-med

TimeMaster
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:22:56 +0000

Do not take Orgo your freshman year. It will kill you unless you are in the honors program and taking 12 credits. At least 20% of the people fail. Keep this in mind that the people taking Orgo have already passed Chemistry. Orgo is not impossible, but you have to be disciplined. This beings no cramming and always go to class. Never miss a lecture or you will be screwed beyond your wildest imagination. If you ever get to Orgo, go to Professor O’connor’s office hours.

Orgo is taught by three different professors: Boikess, Roth, Oconnor. Roth is the worst professor in the history of Rutgers. He is tenured and doesn’t give a random about you. He doesnt care about advancing learn and all that crap. He is tenured and supported by the government through funding. The university likes him.

To get an A in Orgo (this is Fall), read the book and do all the web assign. If you don’t understand anything, see Oconnor immediately! He is your savior. His review classes is usually overflowed. Find out where he does his reviews early in the first lecture. Ask Boikess if you must! Screw his emotions. Your grade is AT RISK!

Take 135 unless you are really good in calculus. You shouldn’t take the one for engineers since you probably didn’t get a 5 on the BC exam. If you did, you can take that.

Most important advice. Do not take more than 15 credits your freshman year.

General Chemistry Information:

[RutChem (Fall 2008) Chem 161: General Chemistry I](Error Page)

They used to post notes and exams. Guess they don’t do that anymore on the website.

Good luck. May you get into the med school of your dreams! :)