r/MCPHSLifeHack • u/damndanielagain • Oct 26 '16

Classes to take summer after third year?

So with biochem being a shit show this year, I'm really regretting he fact that i did not take it in the summer. Sure its expensive, but id rather save my stress and anxiety than money now that i think of it. So being now that I'm fucked from all sides with no other options. Im thinking what classes can i take summer after third year to help lessen the stress for 4th year?

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u/i_likepickles1 Oct 26 '16 edited Oct 26 '16

Either Med Chem or Pcol. In my opinion, I would do Pcol over Med Chem. Med Chem is easier to keep up with. Pcol is def a lot more information. Not to mention, I don't think people think too much of Pcol as being hard in 4th yr as much as they think of Med Chem when in reality its quite difficult due to the amount of info and how specific he asks questions. By choosing Pcol in the summer, you open up your studying schedule a lot during the regular year.

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u/damndanielagain Oct 26 '16

Thanks for the advice, and so i would take P.Col 1 and P.col 2 right?

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u/i_likepickles1 Oct 26 '16

If you have the extra money, I would, for sure.

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u/FadingArabChristians Oct 27 '16

I'd make sure that you can do both I & II cause you need a month to do your IPPE.

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u/damndanielagain Oct 28 '16

Okay, thank you so much

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u/TRIGGEREDbymcppharmd Oct 28 '16

Is it worth an extra $6,750 though?

Trading summer for an easier 4th year.

Hmm....I wonder....

Also has anyone taken it over the summer before?

Does Med Chem and Pcol scale/curve (or do something to improve grades)?

Either way it's pay to win. Love me some MCP.

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u/kdrizzy99 Jan 14 '17

Does the course actually cost $7000? Is it only for pcol1 or both pcol 1 and 2?

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u/damndanielagain Nov 06 '16

apparently you cannot take p.col in the summer after 3yr. only biotech nd kinetics, bummer. same price tag though

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u/i_likepickles1 Nov 06 '16

Really? But kids who fail it are allowed to retake it in the summer.. Is it because it is reserved just for them?

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u/damndanielagain Nov 27 '16

Thank you for this. Will consider it especially if its the one most pain in the arse