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When I get older I want to become a PT and live in Manhanttan; any tips on how to get there?
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Nadia’s Answer
Hi, first of all whatever you take in school, make sure you have good grades which will allow you to have options in the future. As for PT, your concentration will need to be on physiology, biology, and anatomy. It's important to know human body and understand how it works. Finally, you can accomplish any career goal if you work hard and stay focused. Remember self discipline is the #1 factor in success. Best of luck!
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Adrian’s Answer
Hi! I actually majored in PT in college. The most important thing you can do is look up schools that have a great PT program. It should be two-fold having an undergraduate program, and then should be a masters/PT program that happens immediately following the 4 year program. Find a good school and you will be on your way!
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Melanie’s Answer
The first step is taking classes revolving around the field. Having an understanding of the human body and brain is very important, so classes like biology, anatomy, and psychology will be good ones to take. If you are in high school, take the AP classes in Biology and Psychology. Those will be impressive especially if you do well. The next step would be to look into colleges that are good for physical therapy. This can be found by searching "colleges good for physical therapy." Be aware of cost and acceptance rates, but don't stress over them because scholarships are possible! Once you are accepted, taking classes like anatomy and physiology will be useful along with classes in communication, writing, neurobiology, emotional psychology, and cognitive processes. These will give you a good understanding on the brain, the body, and emotions, so you have a full circle view of understanding when dealing with patients.
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Monica’s Answer
Grades matter! So does where you go to college because it is easier to interview for the job you want when you go to school in the city where you want to ultimately work. This is because, for example, you are more likely to get a job in a PT office where you have previously interned or shadowed or built a relationship with other PTs. In turn, while you're in school, you can more easily intern or shadow at a PT office or build relationships with PTs that are conveniently located near your school.
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Kara’s Answer
To add on to what the others have said (all great suggestions!), one thing I've found helpful throughout my career is looking up the LinkedIn profiles of people working in the profession or role I'm interested in. I can see the types of things they studied, roles they had and companies they worked at previously, and get a general sense of the typical path into a given role.
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