<p>If your daughter plans to take higher-level chemistry courses (e.g. if she is a chemistry major), I would suggest she take Gen Chem at NU. If it’s just for pre-med requirements… is there a reason for her to go to Harvard instead of NU? For example, do you live in Boston? Unless you take biology at a school very close to your permanent home, it looks unfavourable for you to attend a university other than your own for pre-med requirements. If the intent is to do an “easier” programme and get a better grade, that will be quite obvious to medical admissions officers. </p>
<p>As far as I know (from a friend of mine there), Gen Chem at Harvard is what you could expect from a top school – but not overwhelmingly difficult. My opinion, however, is for your daughter to take Gen Chem at NU if possible – I know both professors very well and I can say that in my experience they are two of the best professors in the Chemistry department, which is arguably top 10 in the country.</p>