Bring my Mom to an Interview?

[MavsFanForLife]

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I recently got an interview for MSODH and while scheduling the interview it has an option to bring a guest. I am from KC, so my mom wanted to come to see the campus. Is that weird to bring my mom?

 

[Moose A Moose]

I recently got an interview for MSODH and while scheduling the interview it has an option to bring a guest. I am from KC, so my mom wanted to come to see the campus. Is that weird to bring my mom?

Not weird. However, they give that option for the helicopter parents. Most people will likely be there solo.

 

[deleted942432]

I recently got an interview for MSODH and while scheduling the interview it has an option to bring a guest. I am from KC, so my mom wanted to come to see the campus. Is that weird to bring my mom?

I wouldnt do it. It make you look immature having your mother escorting you around. Bad perception. Also it harder to interact with other candidates having her there.

 

[doc toothache]

Will she be one of your financial contributors?

 

[MavsFanForLife]

Will she be one of your financial contributors?

As far as living expenses, yes

 

[Kodybanks]

Absolutely normal to bring a parent or another guest. Another interviewee and I brought our fathers with us for an interview last month and it ended up being in our favor.
First of all, the admissions staff all commented with surprise about the other students who didn't bring their parents and thought it was very appropriate for us to include our parents in on the process.
What's more my father did half the mingling for me. He spent a good amount of time conversting with the Dean of the school and other faculty on the admissions board, and when time came for my interview they all asked "Was that your father out there? I was talking to him about "xxx" and I really enjoyed the conversation, thank you for bringing him along" or "He was asking about my favorite places to eat in town for dinner after your interview and I suggested xxx". It was all around in my favor and I believe it helped me stand out in positive way.
Bringing your parent isn't something that has to make you seem immature or childish for having a "helicopter parent". There is a professional way to handle it, like all issues of life, and it reflects your character if you can balance that appropriately.

 

[Sta94]

Wonder if you're going to treat the patient while your parent is sitting behind you in clinical units.

 

[dent_wannabe]

I don't see anything wrong with it, especially if your family might consider relocating with you should you decide to matriculate there.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

Would you bring your mom or dad to a job interview? You’re applying to professional school, and I think it’s time to act like a professional. While bringing a parent is technically allowed, I personally think it’s totally weird and shows a level of immaturity.

Big Hoss

 

[dent_wannabe]

Would you bring your mom or dad to a job interview? You’re applying to professional school, and I think it’s time to act like a professional. While bringing a parent is technically allowed, I personally think it’s totally weird and shows a level of immaturity.

Big Hoss

Probably not, but no job interview I know of has every said you can bring a guest, whereas OP said the school specifically mentioned bringing a guest. I personally would prefer not to bring my parents because I like having my privacy, but if another candidate did, I would not look down on them for it if the invite specifically said that everybody could bring a guest. If I had to travel for an interview, I would be willing to let my family accompany me to the city, though I would just have them go explore the city on their own.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

Probably not, but no job interview I know of has every said you can bring a guest

Even if they did, would you? What do you think it would say about you?

Big Hoss

 

[Kodybanks]

Would you bring your mom or dad to a job interview? You’re applying to professional school, and I think it’s time to act like a professional. While bringing a parent is technically allowed, I personally think it’s totally weird and shows a level of immaturity.

Big Hoss

That's a poor argument I think. A job interview does not invite you to bring a guest. A school interview is much different because they expect you to bring someone and they know many of the applicants are still relevantly young, 19 or 20 some of them, and they expect a majority of applicants are traveling from far, which they would probably be doing with family members.

If you're self conscious and think you can't present yourself maturely with family around, don't bring them, but it really isn't a taboo if you're up for it.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

That's a poor argument I think. A job interview does not invite you to bring a guest. A school interview is much different because they expect you to bring someone and they know many of the applicants are still relevantly young, 19 or 20 some of them, and they expect a majority of applicants are traveling from far, which they would probably be doing with family members.

If you're self conscious and think you can't present yourself maturely with family around, don't bring them, but it really isn't a taboo if you're up for it.

The majority of my patients are also 19 to 21. If the United States Marine Corps thinks they are old enough to track down and “neutralize” IS fighters in Iraq and Syria, I think you’re old enough to attend your interview by yourself.

When I interviewed for dental school, I only came across two individuals who had a parent tagging along. In both instances, it just seemed really socially awkward. If I was an adcom there’s no way it wouldn’t make me question your maturity or coping abilities. That said, if your parent is also bringing their checkbook along to make a $10 million donation to the school to grease the admissions wheels, you definitely bring them in that case.

Big Hoss

 

[Typical Average Student]

I would only do it if your mom was an alum from there. Otherwise naw.

 

[hellopeople]

Nobody cares.
The school just wants to make sure you have the ability to pass the classes and the social skills to interact with patients so that you progress through all 4 years of tuition. Parents coming just broadcasts that you have more social support.
Some students might judge you I guess, but the social dynamics of your class are going to set in over the years the same way regardless.

 

[Kodybanks]

Nobody cares.
The school just wants to make sure you have the ability to pass the classes and the social skills to interact with patients so that you progress through all 4 years of tuition. Parents coming just broadcasts that you have more social support.
Some students might judge you I guess, but the social dynamics of your class are going to set in over the years the same way regardless.

Really the most accurate answer here

 

[Rumple]

I recently got an interview for MSODH and while scheduling the interview it has an option to bring a guest. I am from KC, so my mom wanted to come to see the campus. Is that weird to bring my mom?

Read that back to yourself and tell me if you think it’s a good idea. Your mom isn’t going to get you in to dental school, take her for a tour when you get in.