https://fulbright.uark.edu/advising-center/_resources/pdf/2016newcore/chembs-2016.pdf
indicates that I need 12 hours of math but they all calculus, and I probably will take college algebra so that means that i will need to sign up for more hours to make up those clases ?
See if you can do your algebra over summer at CC. You will have to double check that it is OK with your 4 yr, and the credit/course is acceptable for starting at calc 1 (in the fall), and that it doesn’t affect your scholarships, but if these things are all good, you should consider it. As you see, if you add in algebra as a freshman, your course progression is tweaked. You can catch up next summer but often co reqs mean it is more than just one class that is bumped. Physics and chem might have calc1 as co reqs. You will want to do core catch up at your 4 yr though, not CC, so see if that is offered if that becomes your plan. AFAIK CC core credits won’t do it for med school.
I agree, try to take college algebra or college algebra with review over the summer so you can start in calculus 1 in the fall.
Don’t overload on stem classes first selester, calc1+ general chemistry will be very tough (8cr right there), just take two gen eds for 2*3 credits (freshman composition and one fine arts class or foreign language class) plus the required Freshman seminar (1credit).
@MYOS1634 @Sybylla I dont think thats possible since there is no cc near my area and im really trying to graduate in 4 years.
anyway i can catch up in other years ?
Math is sequential. So, if you have not completed precalculus in high school, you need to take it first, before you take calculus 1. If you take College algebra in the fall, most colleges will have calculus 1 in the spring, but if calculus1 or 2 are pre-reqs for other science classes, you won’t be able to take those classes till you’ve completed the math pre-reqs and starting one semester off may push the science sequence by a year because most offer it as science1 in the fall/science2 in the spring/science 3 the following Fall. If they don’t have a science1 class in the spring, you’re stuck starting your science sequence fall sophomore year.
ok but one thing that I dont understand is that all te reqs to graduate dont add up to 120 so what are the remaining creditss
https://fulbright.uark.edu/advising-center/_resources/pdf/2016newcore/chembs-2016.pdf
If you look here at the suggest schedule for a BS in chemistry–biochem concentration–
http://catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/collegesandschools/jwilliamfulbrightcollegeofartsandsciences/chemistryandbiochemistrychbc/#biochemistryconcentrationtext
it all does add up to 120 credits.
You will also eventually catch up in the math class sequence if you start in MATH 1284C instead of calc 1, but not until fall of your junior year. This may present some scheduling problems if you need to take PChem as a junior–which is extremely math intensive
If there isn’t a community college near you, would it be possible to taken an online math class from either a CC or from UArk? (I did a cursory check of UArk and it appears no math classes are being offered over the summer, but you should check more thoroughly.)
Try googling online classes + Arkansas and see if any state CCs are offering algebra over the summer. (Avoid places like Uof Phoenix or DeVrys and other for-profit online colleges!)
Then check with UArk to make sure that taking a class isn’t going to cause problems with your scholarship and that the credits will transfer.
ETA–UArk-Little Rock offers college algebra online
http://ualr.edu/online/courses/math-1302-college-algebra/
It would be very surprising if you can't find a way to do this over summer. I assume U Ark is a state uni that has tons of non trad students working their way through 3 semesters. If you are serious about a 4 yr undergrad and even halfway serious about med school, you will need to be on top of this stuff. You must be very proactive. Most kids who talk up pre med at this stage never get there. Starting from behind in your major will already put you back.
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3 hours … @Sybylla
I never thought about this but do you think it is a good idea to consider about changing majors?
I think you are right most premeds go straight to calculus, etc. I took ap’s in high school but not math related and I don’t think ill make 5 on the bio test this year to get college credits.
being said that it will put me behind in my major and possible medschool applications, should I consider changing majors ?
@WayOutWestMom @MYOS1634
With the possible exception of biology, all science majors are going to be math-intensive. If math isn’t your strength, perhaps chemistry/biochemistry isn’t a wise choice as a pre-med major. I can only think of 1 or 2 med schools that require math beyond calc 1 & stats.
I would also advise you not to worry too much about your AP bio score. Study hard for the exam, but don’t freak out about it if you get less than a 5. I can assure there are many, many med students/doctors who either never took AP Bio or took AP Bio and got less than a 5. (Both my daughters to start.)
What are your academic strengths?
Two pieces of advice–
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play to your strengths, not your deficits when it comes to picking a major. Don’t major in something that you think “looks good” to med schools. Choose something that you will enjoy studying and will do well academically in. If that’s biochem–fine, but if it’s sociology or dance or European history–that’s fine too.
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stop thinking right now about getting behind in you med school preparation. There is no timeline for when you “must” or"ought" to apply to med school. Getting into med school is a marathon, not a sprint. Apply only when you’re ready and have the strongest app possible. Applying to med school is exhausting and expensive. You really don’t want to have to do it more than once. There’s no real downside to waiting to apply after graduation. More than 50% of med school matriculants take 1 or more gap years after graduation before they apply/enroll.