Taking Chemistry in the summer

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>Hey guys, </p>

<p>I know in general it's best to shy away from taking the required sciences during the summer. I have read the general premed advice and understand the logic of why it is not ideal. </p>

<p>But because of a scheduling conflict, it looks like I will have to take Chemistry over the summer. </p>

<p>My question is, if everything else is stellar (GPA, MCAT, clinical experience, etc.) how much will taking one requirement (Chemistry) over the summer hurt my overall application. I don't know if it matters, but I will be taking the course at my undergrad institution, Johns Hopkins, and not at a different university or community college.</p>

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<p>especially since it’s your home institution, it won’t make a difference at all.</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t say “won’t make a difference at all” because one thing that admissions committees consider is course load, ie how well you can do in a class when you’re also doing other things (classes, activities, etc). That said, I doubt it would have a significant impact, especially if you don’t make a habit of taking requirements over the summer.</p>