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Positives:

Really good physical therapy program.  Sounds like a place I can get the fun college experience. Many of my good friends plan to go

Negatives:

I can probably do better, but what qualifies as better and is it worth it?

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Average cost after aid

$15,230

(Aid includes grants and scholarships from the institution, state, and federal government)

Average cost before aid

$25,935

($10,855 Tuition, $15,080 Other costs (books and on-campus room & board))

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San Marcos, Texas

Public school
33,193 Students

59% women, and 41% men

43.3% White, 38.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 2.74% Asian, 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders

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Why are you making this decision over the other two (military or working)? Why do you think this is the right path for you? 

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Why are you making this decision over the other two (military or working)? Why do you think this is the right path for you? 

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My goal as of now is to be a physical therapist and maybe even open my own clinic, and to be a licensed physical therapist, you need a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I also find fulfillment in learning and the college experience sounds very enjoyable.

I think joining a trade would be my second option. I am relatively capable in hands on work. However, I think I would not feel fulfilled if I am not intellectually challenged. I also haven't found a passion in any particular trade.

I have thought about joining the military to pay for college, but I am very capable of scholarships with the scores and grades I have gotten. I haven't found another reason to join the military.

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I think this university is the best fit for me because the physical therapy program, the fun experience available, and my long-term friends are going. It is also a very easy option because with my GPA and SAT score, I will be auto-admitted.

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Through my athletic career I have found a passion for how muscles work and recover. I have also helped many of my friends learn how muscles work and how to grow and repair them. I have enjoyed these and I think I have found a passion in kinesiology and physical therapy.