<p>I agree with many of the other posters, it sounds to me like you are trying to fluff your way into med school which probably has a .001% chance of working. And even if by some miracle you do get accepted with fluff classes you will probably find yourself completely overwhelmed with the information presented because your professors will expect you to at least have a respectable foundation in biology. If you can’t handle gen bio i would seriously consider other career options (sorry if that sounds harsh but thats reality). That said, I would definitely recommend taking gen bio. Aside from what I mentioned earlier, a good portion of what the MCAT will test you on will come from gen bio classes. In addition if you are planning to take any upper level bio classes like genetics or cell bio most schools require that you complete gen bio I at the very least.</p>
<p>futuredoc… choose your words more wisely…</p>
<p>I am not “fluffing” my way through classes… I have a 4.0, Scholars program, and VP of Phi THeta Kappa… the problem is my school doesn’t have the enrollment to offer the second semester of GEN BIO… SO I WAIT OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE!!! </p>
<p>So of course in my neurotic need for an answer I would be a) researching school requirements, b) searching Mcat practice tests, and c) asking others…</p>
<p>OP:</p>
<p>since you are attending a community college, I’m guessing that the counseling is not great – of course, some have outstanding counseling, but may not understand the nuances of med school apps. Thus, I would suggest you call up your local Uni – or better yet, state flagship premed advisor – and ask them what courses would they prefer to see for 1) transferring; 2) med school recommendations. I have no doubt that the premed advisor has seen transfers from your school…</p>
<p>vpappas83: My apologies. In my original post I was referencing the OP. In hindsight, I suppose I should have specified. I reference to you dilemma, my advice would be to defer taking subsequent biological sciences until you reach a senior college. The reason is, although some will accept the credit, many medical schools frown upon core requirements taken at a junior college.</p>