kbarsness Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 As I look through different threads, more specifically, the accepted stats thread, I realize my science courses are not very competitive. I have about half of my science courses completed, leaving me with a couple more I need to finish that could help my grade. As of now my grades are: Gen Chem I: B- Gen Chem II: B Ochem I: C+ Gen Biology: B Physiology: A- The classes I plan on taking are anatomy, microbiology, and biochemistry. Should I be retaking Gen Chem I? I withdrew from the summer ochem course and retook it for a C+. While physiology was a difficult class, I enjoyed it the most and put the most effort into it. I know for many people chemistry is hard so I'm wondering if I should take the last three courses and then apply and if I'm not accepted my first cycle, I should start retaking classes, or if I should start retaking them now. My current GPA is a 3.1 and I still have 3 semesters left before I graduate with 2 semesters left before I apply to programs. Based solely on my grades, would it be recommended that I retake classes? Also, I noticed many programs require 2 semesters of biology. My college offers a lot of different biology courses. Should I be taking cell biology? Or what other biology courses do people take other than general biology?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I would re-take organic over gen-chem But if you get A's in the other 3 classes you want to take, I don't think you need to retake anything, especially since biochem is harder than orgo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will352ns Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 It's kind of a hard choice. I am in the same boat as you. I will never be a chemist. I have to live with B's. I would focus on more advanced Bios. Take Biology II to redeem that B in Gen Bio. Micro and Anatomy are standard for most programs, blaze them and you will pull your average up. Try genetics, many programs either require it or list it as desirable. Some folks just aren't good at chemistry. I would either focus on the biology's or try BioChem; looking at chemistry another way might help you "get it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Try taking immunology too! A lot of schools recommend that. If you can prove you can get A's in more advanced classes, it will prove you can do it! Maybe you are like me - hate the complete BS of general ed science classes, but do really well on advanced, more focused classes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Don't retake Bs. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samanthd Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am in a similar situation with a few Cs in Chemistry Classes my freshman and soph years in college. I am starting to wonder if I should re-take anything. My current grades are below and I would definitely appreciate some opinions/advice. Gen Bio 1: A Gen Bio 2: A Gen Chem 1: B- Gen Chem 2: C Molec Cell: C Orgo 1: C+ Orgo 2: B+ Physiology: A Biochem: A Microbio A: Genetics: B+ Calc 1 and 2: B and A- Anat and Phys 1: A- Physics 1 + 2: As Thanks for the help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samanthd Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am in a similar situation with a few Cs in Chemistry Classes my freshman and soph years in college. I am starting to wonder if I should re-take anything. My current grades are below and I would definitely appreciate some opinions/advice. Gen Bio 1: A Gen Bio 2: A Gen Chem 1: B- Gen Chem 2: C Molec Cell: C Orgo 1: C+ Orgo 2: B+ Physiology: A Biochem: A Microbio A: Genetics: B+ Calc 1 and 2: B and A- Anat and Phys 1: A- Physics 1 + 2: As Thanks for the help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samanthd Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am in a similar situation with a few Cs in Chemistry Classes my freshman and soph years in college. I am starting to wonder if I should re-take anything. My current grades are below and I would definitely appreciate some opinions/advice. Gen Bio 1: A Gen Bio 2: A Gen Chem 1: B- Gen Chem 2: C Molec Cell: C Orgo 1: C+ Orgo 2: B+ Physiology: A Biochem: A Microbio A: Genetics: B+ Calc 1 and 2: B and A- Anat and Phys 1: A- Physics 1 + 2: As Thanks for the help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPA Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Your grades average on CASPA, so there's really little sense in retaking Bs. B+A...likely to still show up as a B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPA Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Your grades average on CASPA, so there's really little sense in retaking Bs. B+A...likely to still show up as a B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPA Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Your grades average on CASPA, so there's really little sense in retaking Bs. B+A...likely to still show up as a B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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