Expo gives chance to find grad schools

The Physical Therapy expo will bring representatives from various physical therapy programs across the country for students to learn about different graduate school opportunities in physical therapy.

\"The expo is for students who have a high level of interest in physical therapy and know they are headed down that road," said Jeff Konin, pre-physical therapy advisor. "Interaction with [representatives] at the expo is very focused."

Interested students will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from a variety of schools and learn about all the programs they can apply to, on Wednesday in ISAT, room 259.

"[The expo] really helps to narrow down schools before you decide to visit or apply," said senior Molly Shepherd, president of the Pre-Physical Therapy Society.

Students from all majors may attend the event, but the majority are biology, health science or kinesiology majors. The expo typically attracts about 150 students.

Twenty-three schools were recruited for the event, such as the University of Miami, Elon University and Gannon University.

"It gives the schools a chance to put a face to the name so when you apply you are more than just a piece of paper," Shepherd said.

No other colleges or universities have a physical therapy expo like JMU does, according to junior Laura Pitrelli.

Students should dress in casual professional wear and come prepared with questions.