1. Will I be accepted into Medical School if I attended a community college and transferred to a UC?
A study has shown that usually students who entered a medical school have not usually attended a community college and have mostly attended UC's. However, it is not a lost cause. Although it is more difficult to attend a medical school through community college, medical schools look at the whole picture of the student rather than what schools they attend. They will look at your school activity and most importantly, your grades. So make sure to keep on track!
2. Prerequisites to take when applying to medical school.
Although medical schools look at the whole picture of the student, they will also notice the timeline of each prerequisite taken. It is recommended to save all the important prerequisites (biology, organic chemistry and chemistry) of med school until entering the 4 year university. If you so happen to take the prerequisites during community college years, they might think that you're just looking for the easier route to pass your classes. In the end, however, grades are the most important when applying for a med school.
CCs are a great alternative for completing your prerequisites. After, it is recommended to get your bachelors by transferring to a university, resulting in a better chance of getting accepted into medical school.
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