Grades - and do they count?

[katty94]

Okay - so I'm a little *Royal* about my grades in school. So I like to see an A written on each of my tests. So I'm getting Bs in my Kinesthesiology Lecture and Clinial classes.I understand the importance of attending an accredited school (which mine is), but does it really make a difference where you graduate (in relation to everyone else)?  For me, I'd love (if not feel an unnatural need) to graduate with honors - but, sadly, that is now not going to happen! :'(Don't get me wrong! I'm not an 'A' type person at all. In fact, I'm kinda laid back - sorta, mostly.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Grades - and do they count?

Hey, Gaspen...if there was a competitive drive to get straight A's here, I would not have made it as far as I have. The educators at our school have been pretty clear that the only truly important thing is to learn as much as possible, and (obviously) to pass the class. There are a couple of students in my class who are pretty driven to be "Honor Roll"...like there is such a thing here...and good luck to them. I don't believe it makes them better mt's, and I seriously doubt the spa/ chiro office/ private client is going to care one hoot about the grades we got. The ability to do the hands-on work is the main thing. Obviously, the sciences play a significant role in understanding what we are doing, but depending on the individual, the anatomy/ kinesthesiology/ pathology may well be secondary or not even considered when doing a treatment. I spoke with one professional who said she really doesn't think about that aspect at all. Her hands know where to go and what to do, and she trusts that. Not that she doesn't know it, but she doesn't rely on it.

 

[AdminGirLX]

Grades - and do they count?

Thanks. Yeah. Intellectually, I understand and agree. But...I've always been lucky to score really well on tests - from the point of view that I knew the material...on another point, I was (and still am) a firm believer that I don't want my body worked on by a medical practioner who only 'slid' by, barely getting a passing grade. Likewise, I want to 'score' as high as possible as a means to prove to myself that I truly know and understand the material. Fortuntely, the errors I've been making on some of the written tests don't really reflect negatively against my comprehension and the technique class tests are all very subjective and rely on whether or not your tester sees you do something (or not).So...the end result - as things stand, I'm secure in my knowledge and comfortable in my ability to do good and harm no one.

 

[kAt Go RaWr!!!]

Gaspen, I think something to think about is to think about who you will be providing your school transcripts too.  While some employers may want school transcripts many do not and therefore will not see your grades or your class standing.  They are most interested to know you graduated and may want to see your certificates/diplomas rather than the actual grades attained in specific subjects.  The other needs of transcripts would be for governmental use/licensing, associations, and National Exams.I think this is something that is more of a personal goal for you than something that ultimately affects your hireability.

 

[shadow_nochbvolk]

Grades - and do they count?

Yeah, I know - it's a personal thing (no one is gonna care one way or the other). Besides, I'll be continuing my education with courses once I graduate anyway and I won't have time to worry (and the answers I may have gotten wrong will eventually be right and cemented in my mind anyway).

 

[jeansgirl40]

Grades - and do they count?

I've recently become fascinated with NMT, which involves a very clear understanding of anatomy, muscle pathology and trigger point patterns. Even though I have done well in the classes I have had, my limited knowledge in all these areas leaves me with much to learn. I expect I will probably need a few intensive courses and a whole lotta practice before I will feel confident enough to call myself "good" at it. Again, the grades don't make a person competent. It's experience, open-mindedness and motivation to be the best one can be that gets you there.As for doctors, do you really check their scolastic achievements? For me, if a couple of friends have recommended the doctor, that's worth more than any piece of paper. A book-smart doc doesn't necessarily make a good doc, just like a book-smart mt doesn't necessarily make a good one. A perfect example happened to someone I know recently. She went to her GP with tingling in her hand and soreness in her shoulder and lower scap. The doc determined she had carpal tunnel and wanted to send her to a surgeon. No ifs ands or buts. She refused to make that her first approach, and managed to get in to see a PT and (on my reccommendation) my NMT teacher. Between those other approaches, her shoulder and hand are doing just fine, and she has no cut marks on her wrists. The doc knows what he knows, and doesn't look beyond what he knows. That, in my mind is a prime example of someone who, with all his degrees and book smarts, is limited in his ability to treat. He will likely lose her as a customer because of it.