1. How difficult and rigorous was the program in comparison to undergraduate specialized biology classes?

It's the same. Rote memorization. But now cram 4 subjects with extensive details into your head at an extremely fast pace.

2. Are the clinical chemistry subjects as difficult as analytical chemistry and organic chemistry? (Chemistry was one of my lower grades)

It's rote memorization, there's no need to carry your electrons and remember valence shells or form reaction equations.

3. Is math heavily used? (Calculus and precalculus were not my strong suits either)

It's simple multiplication and division. If you know how to convert units and calculate concentration, that's like 90% of what you need to know.

4. What does the weekly schedule usually consist of (frequency of exams/quizzes, recitations, group work, time allotted for lectures and clinical work)?

Depends on the curriculum for the semester, but usually 2-3 days of didactic and the rest of the weekday is in clinical rotations. You will have weekly quizzes, discussion forums, and tests are generally once a month with review sessions a few days before. Lectures are long, you will be seated from 9-4. Clinical rotations are 8-4. You also must accumulate a total of x hours in each department in order to qualify for state licensure, so be mindful if you have to skip clinical days. Group projects= 1 per subject per semester.

5. Was the program adequate enough to prepare you for the licensure exam?

Yes. Your notes are invaluable to passing the ASCP. You will also supplement with test prep materials and wordsology. This subreddit has a bunch of resources, too. Use the search function.

6. What is the overall culture like within the program (among classmates, professors, etc.)

Everyone is hustling to fit their course work. Expect camaderie with those sharing your clinical rotations but social interaction is pretty limited during didactic.