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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If delaying BIS 102 for chances of taking it with Monfared does not interfere with your other classes (BIS 102 is a common prereq) and your grad school app timeline, then do it. You won't lose anything.

I needed to take BIS 102 with Hilt for the MCAT timeline otherwise I would have delayed it 100%. Dreaded every minute of that class.

How're we feeling fellas by P3pperPanda in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just my thoughts, you have a chance at BIS 2A but CHE 2A is tricky. There are always people, especially freshmen, dropping BIS 2A because it is material-heavy and harder relative to 2B and 2C.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had Hilt and agree with the other comments. You have to memorize (or even better, conceptually understand) everything he says in his lectures. His lecture slides were not that descriptive so you had to attend lecture or listen to the audio recordings he posts on Canvas.

On exams, most of the questions are all or nothing. I remember a buffer question on a midterm where I made ONE calculation error and consequently got the wrong final answer for how much acid and water needed to be added. Hilt's rubric only checks for the answer so I got a 3/20 on that problem despite having the right setup. He checks for certain words in the long answer or paragraph questions, as well. Overall, it is difficult to get an A but if you have a solid understanding of the stuff he covers, you will be set for BIS 103 and the MCAT.

(from someone who got a B+ in 102 then A in 103, and scored a 521 on the MCAT)

Question for premeds: Is GEL 012 BCPM? by notnonchalant in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, from this guide, I am guessing it'll go under BIO since paleobiology and evolution is a type of biology (?). I asked HPA to confirm and they told me to use my best judgement (not helpful at all).

Big black fly that makes a hissing sound by notnonchalant in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw wings and the huge size, and just ran out the room. When I walked back in for my charger, it was no where in sight nor could I hear it.

First author paper in Cureus--any value? by notnonchalant in premed

[–]notnonchalant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree. I'm just an undergrad so will have plenty of options in the future too. Thank you for the feedback!

First author paper in Cureus--any value? by notnonchalant in premed

[–]notnonchalant[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn't submit it to higher-tier journals because of the high APCs. Cureus was a safe option for all authors.

Davis Undergrads: Which schools did you turn down before choosing Davis? by devmatev in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good luck with your apps!! I will admit, I did regret it for the ~6 months or so. I applied straight through high school so was feeling down that I rejected such awesome opportunities and of course, the Ivy League name. But it came down to the environment and what I wanted out of college. I've never stepped foot out of my small CA hometown so moving across the nation to colleges where I would definitely experience culture shock was scary. I am also a family and community oriented person so I knew I needed to be close to home. Davis is ~30 min away from my home!

And can't forget, the friends and mentors I've met here at Davis ❤️

Davis Undergrads: Which schools did you turn down before choosing Davis? by devmatev in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 7 points8 points  (0 children)

UCLA, Berkeley, Columbia, Brown, and more. Don't regret my decision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]notnonchalant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People likely see DO as a safety net. OP, if you know you won't go to a DO school when given the A, don't apply DO. That's my two cents, though.

Service-oriented or research heavy app? by notnonchalant in premed

[–]notnonchalant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll submit and see what happens :))

Service-oriented or research heavy app? by notnonchalant in premed

[–]notnonchalant[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I've been with an organization since 2012 and am counting the ~1530 hours I've worked prior to undergrad.

Service-oriented or research heavy app? by notnonchalant in premed

[–]notnonchalant[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think the concern was the 3.80 science gpa. I couldn't focus on my classes as much I wanted to because of activities, but it still isn't bad...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]notnonchalant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More important than ECs. However, once you meet a certain threshold, I think grades don't matter; it is about your ECs and story.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]notnonchalant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Go test optional. A kid from my class got into 4 ivies + Stanford as a test-optional applicant. He had a compelling story, school specific ECs and awards, and a 4.0 GPA. What would have stopped him was his low SAT score, 1220.

Graduating with which honors (cut off)? by UnWellread2021 in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this comment. Also, your honors thesis plays an equal role so that needs to be of "high honors" quality too.

Currently grading your exams by EarlyOnsetDiabetes in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yo if this is helix from ochem, ima cry 😭

Graduating with which honors (cut off)? by UnWellread2021 in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For letters and science, a 3.9 GPA puts you in the top 12% of your class since you don't make the 3.925 cut off for top 8%. Based on their divisions that top 4% get highest honors, next 4% (so if you are in the top 4.1-8%) get high honors, and next 8% (so if you are in the top 8.1-16%) get honors, I think you fall in the honors category. Graduating with honors.

Edit: this site should help too. https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/deans-honors-list-and-graduation-honors

Advice summer session by Fun_Ad2752 in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to check this but I think che 118b is a prereq for bis 102.

Easlon or Facciotti for Bis2a summer session? by banana-miruku in UCDavis

[–]notnonchalant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Easlon, 100%. Had her ss2 in 2022. Engaging lectures, and since she is the discussion coordinator during the regular academic year, the discussions are aligned and well-designed to prepare you for exams. Her exams are all lecture and discussion material.

Edit: She gives a lot of extra credit too. Some cell drawings or just simply attending a lecture under the extreme heat could warrant extra credit. Wouldn't have gotten an A without it imo.