u/brownpuffcorn

For context, I'm a dual degree computer science and neuroscience sophomore with a 4.0 GPA. I've taken orgo 1, chem 1 and 2 (in the same semester), calc 2, Java, etc., and have gotten A+'s on all of them. I'm saying this to show I'm not taking physics online to avoid rigor; however, my school's physics/math department is awful, where your grade is dependent on the professor. Also, with being dual degree, I could take a lighter courseload. I'm able to take physics 1 and 2 online this summer, and I will take the lab in person at my university. However, I am aware of the stigma of online pre-reqs, and Columbia Med School does not accept any online coursework. Although Columbia is not like my top top choice, I wouldn't want to eliminate the opportunity of applying for it just because I took physics online. However, getting physics out of the way would lighten my courseload and also potentially protect my GPA. (Note: I don't believe online coursework shows up on a transcript; however I'm unsure if you have to report it on AMCAS, and wouldn't want to take the risk.)Tips?

For context, I'm a dual degree computer science and neuroscience sophomore with a 4.0 GPA. I've taken orgo 1, chem 1 and 2 (in the same semester), calc 2, Java, etc., and have gotten A+'s on all of them. I'm saying this to show I'm not taking physics online to avoid rigor; however, my school's physics/math department is awful, where your grade is dependent on the professor. Also, with being dual degree, I could take a lighter courseload. I'm able to take physics 1 and 2 online this summer, and I will take the lab in person at my university. However, I am aware of the stigma of online pre-reqs, and Columbia Med School does not accept any online coursework. Although Columbia is not like my top top choice, I wouldn't want to eliminate the opportunity of applying for it just because I took physics online. However, getting physics out of the way would lighten my courseload and also potentially protect my GPA. (Note: I don't believe online coursework shows up on a transcript; however I'm unsure if you have to report it on AMCAS, and wouldn't want to take the risk.)Tips?

Hey guys I'm a bit bothered by my lack of summer planning so I dont have much opportunities this summer.

I tried applying for summer programs, but didn't get accepted so my summer is pretty dry. I've been volunteering at a soup kitchen and focusing on my small embroidery. Because i went home for summer, I havent been able to continue with my research lab so i've been feeling unproductive even though summer just started. I've been calling several clinics to shadow, no shot. I've been applying to medical assistant jobs, no shot. A lot of hospital volunteering opportunities are 4-month-long commitments, but I'm going home in august. EMT certification courses are like 16 weeks long, but I'll be back in college by then. Just feeling a bit discouraged since I really want to aim for a T10 med school in the future.

PLEASE GIVE ANY TIPS ON TRYING TO RETRIEVE LAST MINUTE SUMMER PLANS FOR FUTURE MED SCHOOL APPLICATION. IS COLD CALLING REALLY THAT EFFECTIVE??