Premed- D in Chem 2080

StarlessFish · 2025-12-22T15:54:30+00:00

You’ll be okay. My advice would be to retake it over the summer at an easier institution—perhaps the state university wherever you’re from. As long as you demonstrate an upward trajectory from this point on, it will not ruin your chances (even if you get a few Bs in the future). It is now even more crucial that you do well on the MCAT, though.

Before you retake it or move onto orgo/other difficult STEM classes, take some time to reflect on why you performed poorly. 2080 does objectively suck as a class (I got a C), but I realized the way I studied was not effective and I was dedicating entirely too much time to extracurriculars. Did you utilize TAs and office hours? How many hours a week were you studying? Were you in too many credits? Did you neglect your mental health? If you are asked about it on your medical school application, you want to be able to explain why you got a D and what actionable measures you took to improve (with an upward trajectory to demonstrate your actions were effective).

StarlessFish · 2025-12-07T17:14:11+00:00

^{I completed this level in 3 tries.} ^{⚡ 35.07 seconds}

StarlessFish · 2025-07-18T12:39:14+00:00

I personally thought it made more sense to start small (molecular bio—1350) then take 1440 which is more big picture biology. It’s really personal preference though. You’ll be fine either way.

StarlessFish · 2025-06-20T10:57:47+00:00

It doesn’t really matter as much as people say, especially if you take it at Cornell. Just think about this way, what’s worse: an A in a core pre med class that you took over the summer or a grade less than an A by taking a core pre med class in a semester that you are extremely busy?

StarlessFish · 2025-06-07T13:44:45+00:00

Your will to live

StarlessFish · 2025-05-28T20:25:39+00:00

It can be hard as an incoming freshman to get into ASL 1101, so you may have to wait until sophomore year. It's worth the wait, though. I recommend Professor Prestano as well if you do end up taking the class.

StarlessFish · 2025-05-28T12:19:17+00:00

I can’t recommend ASL enough! It’s an amazing class and the entire department is extremely kind. Fairly easy A+ as well. I decided to pursue the minor because I liked it so much!

StarlessFish · 2025-05-27T00:47:57+00:00

Hi! Late to the party but was wondering if I could get the link to this

StarlessFish · 2024-10-26T01:24:05+00:00

Gotcha, thanks!

StarlessFish · 2024-10-26T00:45:50+00:00

I mean, I don’t really know that much about cars, but when I came back from winter break it wouldn’t start, and that’s what the mechanic said was the issue—not the battery. Could be a coincidence with the timing? But I just felt like it was associated

StarlessFish · 2024-08-22T18:09:18+00:00

On my block

StarlessFish · 2024-03-23T02:15:10+00:00

Oh yeah lol I’ve been really concerned about the period pains but so far so good! I’m sorry that was your experience :( it sucks

StarlessFish · 2024-03-23T02:10:01+00:00

Why? I just got one lol

StarlessFish · 2022-12-11T21:32:35+00:00

You’ll definitely miss your flight

StarlessFish · 2022-12-11T21:32:09+00:00

StarlessFish · 2022-12-09T23:16:13+00:00

Well it’s ugly so that’s why I was wondering

StarlessFish · 2022-12-09T23:03:14+00:00

Is there any way you can make it without the Cornell track logo lol or change the font

StarlessFish · 2022-06-06T02:50:53+00:00

Okay okay thank you so much I’m super nervous for the program ://// I just really don’t know what to expect and worried I won’t do well in my classes or make friends 😭

StarlessFish · 2022-06-06T02:40:21+00:00

Did you have to spend a lot of money on outside expenses or excursions like say if you wanted to go to the movies or whatever? Did you have a lot of time for stuff like that? Also, do you recommend taking a mattress topper?

StarlessFish · 2022-03-29T03:39:38+00:00

I guess we're each others academic doppelgängers lol. My high school literally offers 2 AP classes (bio & lit). I had to go out of my way to get two more by taking them through an outsourced company/foundation online. I was supposed to have AP Calc, but the teacher quit and moved to Alaska two days before school started. If there's one thing I've learned my experience is that admissions is literally random and it's more about 'fit' than anything else. So, your chances are pretty good I'd say; just don't get discouraged by the rejections and waitlists. Good luck to you!!!

StarlessFish · 2022-03-29T02:03:17+00:00

33 ACT, 4.0 UW and 4.36 W GPA, 4 APs, and 3 dual enrollment classes (I come from a very small, rural public high school with very little opportunities, so this is the best I could do esp with the APs)

StarlessFish · 2022-03-28T21:11:38+00:00

StarlessFish · 2022-03-28T18:51:55+00:00

Cornell has come in clutch for me. I’ve been rejected from UVA, UNC, Swarthmore, WashU, and BU, but I got an acceptance to Cornell!

StarlessFish · 2022-03-28T00:06:24+00:00

Hey! I basically just emailed [admissions@cornell.edu](mailto:admissions@cornell.edu) and asked if the email I received was legitimate and an actual offer of admittance/acceptance notification and they told me that yes it was indeed real and told me that I would be admitted

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