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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom
My son 13 wants to be a pharmacist. He's carrying a d average. I have very little hope he'll get past his tech degree. So I convinced him to become a pharmacy tech. So that he can get use to the atmosphere and because he'll need a reference for his masters and PhD.
It may be time for her to start dual enrollment at the local community college. To try it out
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Perhaps the kids should talk directly to professionals already in the field for a reality check regarding what goes into being an actual pharmacist. A pharm tech is about a two year degree, but yes, a pharmacist has at least a master's or PHD level education. I've talked with many young people who will tell me straight faced that they hate school, hate the teachers, hate studying, but then have aspirations to be a pilot, a doctor or nurse, etc. Coming from a parent or a counselor, it might look like nagging, etc, but if they just had a chance to talk with someone who is actually doing the work, it might help motivate them or set their sights on something more realistic.