Math and Med School

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>I'm considering which math courses I should take next year, and I'm thinking about doing the 31/32L series. I'm in BC calc right now, so there is the possibility of getting credit, but honestly I am not very confident in my math abilities. Two questions:</p>

<p>1) Would taking the "bare minimum" math (instead of going to 103 etc.) reflect negatively on me for med school purposes? Maybe this is a stupid question -I'm really only familiar with high school and the "you must take APs to go to college" mentality.</p>

<p>2) I've heard that intro classes can be even harder than higher level ones (weed out courses, if you will). Do you know if this is the case with the 31/32L classes? Any personal experiences to share?</p>

<p>Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!</p>

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<p>1) no
2) Math 31/32L is a weed out course. Perhaps one of the toughest course to get an A in at Duke.</p>

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<p>Good to know, thank you!</p>

<p>Do you know anything about Math 41s reputation? The 31/32 series sounds more interesting to me, but I really don't want to jeopardize my grade (awful as that may or may not sound).</p>

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<p>(or, for that matter the reputation of 25/26)</p>

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<p>I have a couple of friends who took 41 this year. They said it was hard. But I don't really know since I'm not in that class.</p>