<p>As we give advice, it can be helpful to know that the OP has posted elsewhere that she's just a rising junior, and has B and C grades. </p>
<p>Consequently, it's too early for her to get into a battle with her parents about where they'd allow her to go to college. Now, however, would be a good time for her to bring those grades up (which she has indicated is her plan), and to show her parents that she has the maturity to do well even if she goes far away to college.</p>
<p>If she's serious about physical therapy, it also would be important for her to get excellent grades in her math and science courses, and to take a rigorous curriculum in those subjects. In additon, she should research what kind of work physical therapists do (such as by shadowing a physical therapist), and what she can do to have the best chances of gaining entrance into a physical therapy program.</p>
<p>I know that on the campus where I used to teach, the physical therapy program was one of the hardest majors to gain entrance to. I think only about 40 students were allowed to be in the major, so the competition was very stiff. I think that's the norm because of the practicums and internships that major requires.</p>
<p>The physical therapists I know have been very organized and self disciplined, and have had excellent skills in math and science.</p>