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So you think it's a good idea to hold off on the biology sequence (beyond General at least) until the 4-year school? I planned to do a full *intro* physics sequence (the calculus-based one), as well as do math through at least undergrad abstract algebra. I don't think that I implied holding off on biology. I just quickly scanned the web for 'med school course requirements' and found this: Coursework
The commonly accepted coursework requirements for medical school include a minimum of 1 year of:
General biology
Physics with lab
General chemistry (inorganic chemistry) with lab
Organic chemistry with lab
Calculus
English So it's only one year of biology - The point I am trying to make is that if you do all of the above over the course of college, then you have lots of room to do as much of the Math/Physics as pleases you. My advice is to load up on what makes you happy. Smiles, Grinity
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I'm going to start CC next fall, to make sure I have time to sort my health first (and save up some money). Is it doable to visit the CC and sit in on a few classes, see which professors seem to be the most knowledgeable and interesting? Is it possible to audit a few classes this semester and over the summer and start building relationships with professors now? If you network now, ask for people's advice, you might get a chance at a lab job or internship if someone knows someone. Smiles, Grinity
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2) I'm not sure that I really understand this question. I mean, I understand what you're getting at, but I'm not sure how it really applies to me. I remember in school they used to have a kid escort me to new places, which confused me since the first day I went to the new school in first grade when we moved there, I made a map in my head and told my dad that should I have gotten separated from him, I could have easily found my way home. Then I remembered that when I had gotten separated from the groups in elementary school, when they eventually found me at some other part of campus (peering in through the window to watch the sixth grade math lecture on the overhead projecter), I told them I had gotten lost. But that's a tangent. I just moved here, so I haven't really had the opportunity to make friends or establish any kinds of relationships yet. Once I get my inhaler (which I am without right now) I can go out and meet some new people. I can't move, but this community college should be as good as any other. It's what I do here and after I'm done here that really matters, makes the statement. I agree strongly that once you have been to CC, your high school transcript will make very little difference. I am cheering you on to getting your inhaler and going out and exploring your new location! Grinity
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Am I the only one, perhaps because I am the least sensitive, that this is for Shift's amusement?
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Shift,
I really don't think your course selection at cc is going to have much to do with your chances for admissions to grad or medical school. What matters at this point is getting really good grades. It also matters that once you are at a four year school that you cultivate relationships - working in labs, doing undergraduate research if possible and knowing people well enough that they can write you recommendations. That's the stuff that will put you in a better shape as you go on. Also, it sounds like you have the idea if you need to take an extra year or two you will. That would allow you to take more upper division courses which is certainly a positive when it comes to graduate school admissions.
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Am I the only one, perhaps because I am the least sensitive, that this is for Shift's amusement?
Ren A person posted and asked for help. If you don't feel you can help or don't care to be involved then don't read or respond the thread. This is a helpful forum and I hate to see this kind of questioning of a person's motives. My thought is that while Shift's story reflects his own personal set of experiences, there are themes there that I've seen repeated again and again with some gifted, especially 2e, students. It is worth knowing that yes, sometimes kids stumble on the way to adulthood or get derailed with medical problems or other challenges but that isn't the end. There are lots of chances to try again and I'm glad to see Shift is seeking out advice and trying to get on track.
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Am I the only one, perhaps because I am the least sensitive, that this is for Shift's amusement?
Ren No, I really don't. A troll would not write such a long post.
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That's fair PTP. You are right. Whether I think that or not, we should respond to anyone. This is the second of this type of posting we had in the last few months.
A kid who was considered gifted but can't figure out the next steps now that they got into their 20s and ....
My advice: take classes, work hard, they have guidance people to help you to the next step and get financial aid. Stop eating dairy, it contributes to asthma and start working out to get healthier. Five servings a day of fruit and vegetables.
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I'd find a field that you like and focus on an area that has a lot of unanswered questions.
School is fine and you need that degree, and a formal introduction to a body of knowledge is valuable, but working deeply in an area that you want to specialize in is where you want to be.
You do not need college nor anyone's permission to investigate what you are interested in, but you need to do real work, not just troll websites.
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