So im currently in a community college doing my general AA, after completing that i plan to transfer to a four year university to complete my prerequisites for med school.
Iam just curious, that me transfering from a community college will it affect my chances of getting admitted into a med school. Will my cc transcripts count against me while applying to a med school. I heard that med sch dont really look high upon cc candidates. Is it true. Will it affect me, if yes how much and what should i do to make the effect less.
There are fewer than 5 US medical schools that will not accept CC credits.
If you maintain a high GPA both at your CC and your 4 year college, do well in your pre-req classes and have a strong MCAT score that reinforces the rigor of your academic preparation, the fact that you started at a cc will not be held against.
One thing that you can do to help your situation is to take some of your prereqs or higher sciences at the university.
You say fewer than five do not accept
Does that mean rest of the med schools do consider CC credits???
They will consider them provided you take a class in that subject at the four year university and do well. Also, if your child has an honors program, it’s good to be part of it so that your classes go a bit more in depth.
What is your major?
Which math/science courses did you take at your CC?
Which math/science courses will you take at the university?? <<== this is important.