Dream career as a Physical Therapist (PT) by Morgan Ruiz

Details of a PT

mruiz12_12 — 2025-04-22 14:53:40 UTC

Median salary;

$99,710

Degree/certifications required;

Bachelor degree

three years of graduate-level study

Post-secondary options… {Goshen College}

mruiz12_12 — 2025-04-22 19:13:25 UTC

Admission into Pre-Physical Therapy Program: Admissions/prerequisites needed for this program is courses related to anatomy, biology, chemistry, kinesiology, physiology, etc. As well as a certain GPA of 3.5 and higher. Not certain about this specific program, but usually programs want students who have patient experience.

Program options:

Doctoral degree programs and master degree programs.

Highlights:

There are close jobs within walking distance and a 10 minute driving radius that support this career, which can help with gaining knowledge of this subject. Bowling is a sport here at Goshen College and as of being nominated for this high schools bowling team from the coach, it is a plus to attend. Since this college is also private, I would enjoy to go to the church they provide there. Although there is not much to suggest to others that this college would be better than any other, i think that colleges are more of a personal preference.

Out of Pocket Expenses

mruiz12_12 — 2025-04-23 15:20:39 UTC

Yearly tuition, books, and dorm;

$51,560

How would I configure money to pay for this???

I would definitely start saving money for college if this is the outcome of cost. Considering my sport and the Goshen College bowling coach for wanting me on his team, I have a change to get a Scholarship. As well as being in tournaments can also grant me scholarship money going towards my college education. I can work off campus or part-time in a job(s), which will be very helpful. By chance, my parents might contribute some money towards this, but if time continues and I don’t have enough, loans might be useful.

Things to consider in budgeting…

Clothing
supplies
emergency expenses
electronics
clubs (some pay tiny fees)
personal expenses

Post Secondary Living…

mruiz12_12 — 2025-04-23 16:03:05 UTC

If I were to attend Goshen College under the age of 23 I am required to reside in a dorm or hall. I am not too picky on who i’m living with, unless they disrupt privacy or do things they are not allowed to. But I would rather live in a single dorm where I could focus and be surrounded by my studies to be more successful or improve.

Why do I choose this path?

mruiz12_12 — 2025-04-24 15:52:38 UTC

The reason I chose this path was because i’m investing into a pathway of Exercise Science here at Lowell High school which directs me towards my goal. Personally I think that physical therapy is fascinating as well as the knowledge about the movements of the body. I also always wanted a Job that could help or benefit others, and in this way I can work towards helping people heal properly. I don’t know if there is a way to prove if this is worth it to you because I think that this comes from a personal point of view. The reason I want to choose this path is because I personally want to help people and I am interesting in bodily movement and functionality, so I am following something that complies to me.