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Life/career Change- Need Advice, Please. Should I Venture Into A Small Business Or Go Back To School For Pt?
I am 43 yrs. old. I have a BA in Linguistics and a Masters in Special Education. I have worked in the school system for 10 yrs. in the field of Special Ed. and am completely burnt out…too much paperwork and politics. I need to earn a living, but can not see myself teaching long term. I had thought of doing some type of small business (health products, maybe) but don’t know where to start. Also have considered returning to college to get a degree in physical therapy or the like. But, I do not really want to spend the time and money getting another degree. I am a natural writer …but not sure if that can sustain me in the present. Any suggestions or helpful advice….thanks in advance for your comments!
How Are My Chances For Getting Into Purdue’s Pre-physical Therapy Program?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 4, 2010
Im a junior with a 3.2 GPA. I have 150 service learning hours(i dont know, maybe colleges look at that) & i’ve been on varsity soccer my entire high school career. I would like to major in pre-physical therapy at Purdue. I know I still need to take the sat/act, but as of now, how are my chances looking for getting into Purdue?
Will I Ever Be Able To Go Back Into Heavy Exercising?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 27, 2010
I was injured in car accidents. In one accident I think I was knocked out, and began to vomit profusely. I had to be observed. I don’t even remember my head hitting the dash, as was evidenced by the red mark on my face. Now years later the injuries can be seen, so far they can only see 2 degenerated discs, I have found that osteo arthritis can take at least 10 years to develop, I have also been told I have arthritis, scar tissue, and at one time been told I can’t exercise because it could flare up my muscles; I suspect that the discs and scar tissues are flaring up the muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons. The pain is up and down my spine, neck vertebrae, and causes headaches. I am being referred to physical therapy and pain management clinic and having a follow up with my doctor.
Those times when I exercise these days, it seems to make it worse, and so does the weather. But there were times I exercised in certain periods over the years and felt fairly good….
Is Physical Therapy A Good Career To Get Into?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 26, 2010
Physical therapy is a job that recently was rated one of the top three most satisfying careers, according to a University of Chicago survey.
The bureau of labor and statistics lists the job to grow “much faster than average”.
Although PTs are rarely considered “wealthy,” they tend to make a comfortable salary with good benefits…especially if you work for a healthcare organization.
Career Change Into Physical Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 21, 2010
I will be getting my B.A. in public health…and I’ve been looking at physical therapy. What is difference between a PT and a DPT? Also…there are many DPT-entry programs for those who already have a bachelor’s degree…is this program worth 3 years or is getting masters just as good?
Can I Get Into Physical Therapy School?!?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 19, 2010
I volunteered at one private clinic so far, 36 hours and am about to begin hospital volunteering, and in the summer a nursing home. I got a B- in both bios, a B in Chem and A- in the other chem. I have yet to take physics, anatomy, and physiology but will take couple over the summer and in the fall. However, my overall G.P.A for my Psych classes s a 2.3! But this semester Im striving for all A’s and definitly think I am improving! If I obtain all A’s now, and in the summer, my g.p.a will probably be about a 3.1. What are my chances of getting into PT? My science G.P.A seems ok, but my overall g.p.a is low because i got C’s in non science classes. If I improve, will I still have a chance to get in? Id appreciate HONEST ANSWERS. Or please offer me advice on what else I could do. Im taking my GRE’s in August. Please help!!! I really want to get in!!
My Chances Into A Bs/md Program Or Any Other School.?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 19, 2010
16, senior, (skipped a grade), Indian…
GPA: i dunno about unweighted, but 4.9 on weighted scale
Rank: 2 out of 998
area: east side of houston, so not many ppl know abt programs, and are very rare to go off
the horrible part:
9th grade: Pre-Ap
10th grade: World History AP (4)
11th grade (horrible): AP US History (4), AP ENg comp (3), Calc AB (2; no teacher, substitute the whole year), SAT: 1900 (will take again in Oct. and will guarantee above 2100), not taking ACT, but subject tests (US history, and maybe bio or phys…and also math…any suggestions on which?)
12th grade: Calc BC, Eng AP, Eco AP, Psych AP, Physics AP, Bio AP, Govt AP (i promise to pick up my slack)
extra curricular: nat. honor society, class rep, VP of nat. tech honor society, academic decathalon, debate, gents (high school frat), science club, HOSA, journalism (newspaper), comp. animation, will join more this year
made a movie with class and became a local hit, part of my interests…along w/ journalism
Med EC: 400 hours: 2 hospitals, 1 doctor’s clinic, 1 physical therapy clinic…
i’m interested in internal medicine, so i have followed a doctor for so many years, but i’m considering cardio, so i followed a doctor during the summer in the cath lab…
Extra: active youth member, youth sports team (basketball), went to mexico on a medical mission for a few days, assist with education, medical aid…
chance me for:
Regulars (4 yr):
Penn, Dartmouth (got a lot of letters from them), Cornell, Georgetown, UT Austin (super easy, guaranteed admission)
really interested in BS/MD:
Drexel, howard, thomas jefferson, temple, tufts, boston u, stony brook…
chance me, but give me advice on things i should work on…thanks and it’s really appreciated…
Athletic Training Degree Good For Getting Into Physical Therapy School?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 19, 2010
I am currently planning on majoring in Athletic Training in college, and I was wondering if that would be a good major for getting me into a master’s physical therapy program?
If not athletic training, what other majors would be good to prepare me for a career in physical therapy??
Thanks!
Would I Get Accepted Into Boston University Or Drexel University?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 15, 2010
3.4 gpa
27 ACT score
Varsity basketball captain senior and junior year
Marvin Moore Award (school award named after an alum)
Red Cross and Key Club Treasurer
Internship for 5 months at a Physical Therapy Clinic as an aide and now I work there
What Are My Chances Of Getting Into The Uic Gppa Program For Physical Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 9, 2010
I’ve gotten a 30 on my ACT and my GPA is 4.7/4.0 (Yeah.. it’s higher than 4.0 because I’ve taken honors and AP classes). I’m ranked 3rd in my class out of about 365 students. I have approximately 80 volunteer hours between volunteering at a physical therapy clinic, guided study tutoring at my high school, and at the public library. I’ve been learning karate for 3 years and will be testing for my black belt this January. I’ve won 2 events at one of my karate tournaments a couple years ago. I’m in approx. 6 clubs at school (mathletes, HOSA, and Robotics, just to name a few). I can still take the ACT one last time this September, but I absolutely DON’T want to take it unless my score of 30 is too low. Should I retake it or will I be fine with my current credentials? I’m looking for answers preferably from someone actually IN the PT GPPA program at UIC, or any other direct PT program in universities in the Midwest. Please and Thank You :]