Premed Schedule Help!!! Suggestion for Transfer Student?

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<p>Hey guys. I'm kind of new with this forum-thing so I'm not sure if I placed with thread in the correct place. Either way...I need some suggestions in how my premed schedule should look like if I'm majoring in Biology/Chemistry.</p>

<p>Some information about me...
...I will be a freshman @ Middlesex County College (NJ) this spring 2013. And I plan on transferring to Rutgers New Brunswick after I complete 2 semesters of class or 1 semester (depending on whether the college accepts me).
...if your wondering why I'm going to community college, well it isn't because I'm stupid. I just had a rough year in high school. First my mom had heart cancer during freshman year and secondly, I transitioned to a predominantly affluent high school during my junior year which dropped my grades significantly. I also struggled mentally because of the stress/ anxiety/ and depression during senior year...but now its all behind me and I learned to move on.</p>

<p>I plan on taking my premed science classes during my sophomore year. Recently I've heard that medical school doesn't favor premed students who consider taking their science class during community college, because its not as competitive compared to university. </p>

<p>So what do I take during community college which can help me transfer to Rutgers NB and help me complete a few premed class? Any suggestions please?</p>

<p>Also I posted this questions in the Student Doctor Forum: Creating</a> a Schedule for PreMed HELP!!! (Transfer Student) | Pre-Medical Allopathic [ MD ] | Student Doctor Network</p>

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<p>That’s partly true. Medical schools don’t even recognize AP credits for science courses to fulfuill the admission requirements, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they frown at people taking science (including math) courses at a CC.</p>

<p>Transfering to Rutgers from a CC after 1 or 2 semesters isn’t something I’ve heard of before. If I’m correct, Rutgers requires a certain number of credits and courses for you to apply.</p>

<p>To answer your question, I would definitely finish your English requirements (2 semesters) at your community college. Rutgers has a notorious English program, and you don’t want to take English here. Also, do some humanities courses as well (such as psych or econ or whatever that suits your interest), because medical schools are gearing more toward “well-rounded” students who have interests in both science and non-science courses. Sorry for an incomplete answer.</p>