<p>Hey guys, I am new here, wondering the input of the various people who visit these boards. I am looking to become a doctor now with specialization in Neurology. </p>
<p>I have always been good in science, and currently hold a 3.1/3.2 GPA in high school, the main kink is I have not yet taken Chemistry and this is my senior year so its not like im going to get that in.</p>
<p>Anyways, I was wondering, without the chemistry class, is it going to be to difficult to get through college (thinking carroll) and eventual med school, or will it just slightly slow me down? Thanks</p>
<p>(Taking my ACT's Oct 22nd)</p>
<p>The freshman year chemistry class tends to be one of the hardest classes on all college campuses. That's because it's the weed out class for premed wannabees. Some people who are in that class will have taken as many as three years of rigorous high school level chemistry.</p>
<p>My advice is to take chemistry over the summer, and then prepare to still study like heck in college. </p>
<p>Have you taken physics? Are you taking math now? Physics is another class that you should take in h.s. You also should take a senior year math class to keep your math skills strong for college. If you can't do these things, try to go to summer school.</p>
<p>I agree with Northstar...when I switched majors my freshman year of undergrad and had to take Chem 1 & 2 as a sophmore. I thought it was majorly unfair that my chem 1 prof treated everyone like freshman pre-med majors and said the first day of class that it was going to be a weed-out class for the pre-meds. Even with high school college prep chemistry (with an A I should add), I ended up with a C in the class (my lowest grade as an undergrad). </p>
<p>I had similar stats to yours in high school it seems but I did take high school chem. (I actually think its weird that its not a state requirement...it is in PA)</p>
<p>Take some classes at a local community college or local university and then transfer the credits or such...</p>
<p>Pitt alum. '04
UNC-CH grad student</p>