<p>So I know we can use 2 AP's for CREDIT (say Calc 1 and Calc 2), and we walk in and take Math 103. Do we still have to take 2 QC classes, or are we done with that requirement since we got credit for Calc 1 and 2 through AP's?</p>
<p>Also, how easy are intro classes (intro Bio, intro Chem) to get A's if we took the AP's and decide to retake the classes?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>You still need 2 QC classes. Not really sure about the intro question, but it will definitely help.</p>
<p>Skip Math 31/Math 32!!! Go straight to Math 103 if you can</p>
<p>^ I agree. Like I said before on this board, from personal experience doing well in Calc BC does not mean you'll get an easy A in Math 32.</p>
<p>I definitely agree, unless you love the idea of math labs don't do Math 31/32.</p>
<p>For biology, take Bio 26 rather than the intro Bio 25. </p>
<p>For chemistry, take Chem 23 if you want a good one semester review of chemistry. The only problem is this puts you a semester behind for orgo. You could also jump straight into Chem 151, which gives you the option of dropping down to a lower level if you don't do well on your first exam.</p>
<p>The chem department now offers both first semester orgo and second semester orgo in both the fall and spring. So I guess you could go from Chem 23 in the fall to first semester orgo in the spring (Chem 151). And, like warblers said, if you do take Chem 151 as a freshman first semester, you can jump down after your first test (my year I'd say about a dozen students did that in a class of 60-70).</p>
<p>Well what would be a good first semester schedule for a premed major? I'm thinking about the transition, so what are some easy courses to take while we get started in college?</p>
<p>bump .</p>
<p>You could try the Global Health FOCUS (if they still have it). I'd say take a good look at the pre-med requirements and try to get a few intro classes out of the way.</p>
<p>Chem 23 is a tough course. half kids get As and Bs and half get C/D.</p>
<p>Personally, I would take orgo and skip the intro classes. Every science/math class can hurt your GPA, so you might as well skip them if you can.</p>
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For biology, take Bio 26 rather than the intro Bio 25.
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See, I actually found 25 to be very easy and consistently hear horror stories about 26. So a little more asking around might be worthwhile.</p>
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Every science/math class can hurt your GPA, so you might as well skip them if you can.
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Premeds can't "skip" science classes, although they can replace them with more advanced ones. In this case, his options are: (21, 22, 151, 152), (23, 151, 152, 227), or (151, 152, 227, 228). If you can get out of the first option, by all means do so. But I don't think there's necessarily a clear choice between the remaining two.</p>
<p>Be careful with skipping intro classes. For example:</p>
<p>Premed requires 1 full year (2 semesters) of general (inorganic) chemistry with lab. If you have AP Chem credit, that only counts for a 1 semester course (Chem 19 I think) on the transcript. Therefore, if you decide to skip Chem 21/22 and Chem 23, you might need to take a harder/higher level chemistry after organic such as physical chemistry or something.</p>
<p>Bottom line is, read those requirements over carefully and plan out a general sequence of courses you want to take.</p>