The pre-med track is one of the most demanding pathways in American higher education. Strategic course planning can make the difference between a competitive application and a missed opportunity.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester - General Chemistry I with lab - Biology I with lab - English Composition or Writing - Math (Calculus I or Statistics, depending on your background)
Spring Semester - General Chemistry II with lab - Biology II with lab - Calculus I or II - Social science elective
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester - Organic Chemistry I with lab - Physics I with lab - Psychology (MCAT requirement) - Humanities elective
Spring Semester - Organic Chemistry II with lab - Physics II with lab - Sociology (MCAT requirement) - Research opportunities
Junior Year
Fall Semester - Biochemistry - Upper-level biology elective - Begin MCAT preparation - Continue research
Spring Semester - Take the MCAT (April-June) - Continue upper-level coursework - Clinical volunteering
Senior Year
Apply to medical schools (June-October of year before entry). Continue coursework and extracurriculars.
GPA Strategies
Medical schools look at both overall GPA and science GPA. If you're struggling in a pre-med course, get help immediately. A C in organic chemistry can seriously hurt your application.
MCAT Preparation
Begin dedicated MCAT prep 3-6 months before your test date. The MCAT tests content from all your pre-med courses plus critical thinking skills.
Our tutors specialize in every pre-med course. Whether you need help with organic chemistry, physics, or biochemistry, we can help you maintain the GPA needed for medical school.