The Chem 20 Factor Summary

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In the passage “The chem 20 factor” by Ellen Goodman explains the long process and hardships of what it takes to become a doctor, she explains how it all starts with Chem 20 and how all the Pre-med students say “Every class is a combat mission” this just goes to show that Ellen Goodman can connect with the readers because she has her own experiences with the same struggles which can really grab the attention of the reader to connect and feel the same way she does. Ellen goodman really explains the college course Chem 20 that all pre-med students have to take, she describes Chem 20 by “a psychological laboratory of pre-med anxiety…...Every class was a combat mission.” This quote explains that the class was very punishing and grueling to be

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