Dude, 24 is not old. I know you may feel that way seeing all of your high school peers with bachelors degrees already. I feel you, trust me. However, you are in a unique position where you have maturity and drive on your side. How many people know what they want to be at 18 when they enter college. You know you want to be a high level provider. You know that it will be a long, tough road whichever you decide. I agree that taking several chem classes is a big step in the right direction as long as you're knocking out some other general pre reqs that should apply to any degree (BSN or a premed major). 37 will get here just as fast whether you pursue a graduate medical career or not....