Will not taking chemistry in high school hinder my application process?

zephyr15
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:01:17 +0000

You’re in a specific program that isn’t exactly science-light. In fact with Biology and Anatomy, I would suspect that many in your program are also considering pre-med. This having been said, most HS students applying to top schools DO take chemistry, so it may stand out.

Given that you’re you’re not yet a senior (not sure whether you’re a Junior or a Soph from your post) here’s my advice. Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor. Tell him or her that you want to be pre-med and ask whether the lack of chemistry will hurt you.

I’m would think that he or she has counseled pre-pre-med high school students before and has success in finding the appropriate college placement. I wouldn’t think there’s a problem, but if there is, he or she should find a way for you to handle it.