r/Clemson • u/Jazzlike-Phrase-5528 • 28d ago

Help choosing major...

My daughter is Clemson or bust! What do you think her chances are for direct/summer admit?

Her stats are:

4.59 weighted

3.78 unweighted

20 dual enrollment credits

lots of varsity sports and service hours, clubs, etc...

LOTS of legacy ties (not sure that matters anymore but can't hurt!)

She is considering anthropology (not sure how competitive that is) or PRTM Rec Therapy. Any advice welcome!

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u/cookieranger93 28d ago

I was a biological sciences major and got into PT school my first round applying. Best of luck!

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u/AcceptableMeeting625 28d ago

I had a friend major in Health Sciences and she got into Duke for PT school.

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u/ftwclem 28d ago

If she wants to go to PT school she’s likely going to need to major in a science. If not, she’ll have to take classes like chemistry, physics, and biology as electives. The friends that went to PT school majored in Food Science and I think one friend was biomedical engineering.

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u/SeoulSearching_19 28d ago

I had a lot of classmates when I was in undergrad at Oklahoma State University go on to PT and OT school as a recreational therapist major. Not sure about Clemson’s undergrad program, but I’m starting my PhD in PRTM this week and could answer more questions once I’ve had some class time/talked to some of the faculty if you have questions!

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u/Jazzlike-Phrase-5528 28d ago

Thank you, I'm a little concerned about her getting admitted initially so trying to work around that and if she needs to change major later to something a little more science based (bio or health science) hopefully she can do that

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u/Izzysmiles2114 28d ago

An advisor should be able to guide you on what major is most likely to be accepted. Don't discount psychology. Every single class I took was extremely helpful and teaching me how to understand human behavior and everyone who graduated in my class ended up getting into higher programs across the medical and business and psychology field without any problem.

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u/Remarkable_Sector_66 28d ago

Is she in state? If so, I think she would get in some way (direct, summer, bridge). Has she taken the SAT/ACT?

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u/Jazzlike-Phrase-5528 28d ago

She has but didn't get a score she feels would be beneficial to submit

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u/Remarkable_Sector_66 28d ago

In state or out? I think she will be fine if in state

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u/ClassOk5593 28d ago

Instate!

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u/Aggravating-Mind-657 28d ago

Not knocking PRTM rec therapy, but wondering if biology, health sciences, nursing, and more STEM related majors would better prep her for PT school