Can i bring my parents when i go for interview to see the school

[cool_vkb]

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ha ha ha! i know its a stupid question. but iam kind of confused. a friend of mine said that professional schools look for mature students and taking ur parents to the campus makes u look like a child. we are indian immigrants so things r different in our culture. My dad is gonna pay for my college and housing. so he is the boss. my mom and dad said that they have to see the campus, ask questions to faculty or admission's office, ect regarding podiatry, scope of practice,etc (like every concerned parents)

u can imagine this situation like think how every parent wud bhave when they attend the Open house for their son's undergrad univeristy. But since podiatry is a professional school. do u think its fine if my parents does this. or will it hurt my application.

 

[Cheetos]

I'm sure you can bring them for the tour part of the interview but as for the interview itself, it's going to be just you and the interviewer. You should definately ask them when you get calls for interviews. Some schools might be different.

 

[xTinaBna]

ha ha ha! i know its a stupid question. but iam kind of confused. a friend of mine said that professional schools look for mature students and taking ur parents to the campus makes u look like a child. we are indian immigrants so things r different in our culture. My dad is gonna pay for my college and housing. so he is the boss. my mom and dad said that they have to see the campus, ask questions to faculty or admission's office, ect regarding podiatry, scope of practice,etc (like every concerned parents)

u can imagine this situation like think how every parent wud bhave when they attend the Open house for their son's undergrad univeristy. But since podiatry is a professional school. do u think its fine if my parents does this. or will it hurt my application.

i can understand where you are coming from with Indian parents. I would take your parents on a tour the day before your interview or the day after. Bringing them along for your interview day may look kind of awkward as i doubt other parents will be there. If you take them on a different day, they can ask all the questions they want to counselors and things like that in a relaxed setting rather than an interview that determines your admission.

 

[Podman]

ha ha ha! i know its a stupid question. but iam kind of confused. a friend of mine said that professional schools look for mature students and taking ur parents to the campus makes u look like a child. we are indian immigrants so things r different in our culture. My dad is gonna pay for my college and housing. so he is the boss. my mom and dad said that they have to see the campus, ask questions to faculty or admission's office, ect regarding podiatry, scope of practice,etc (like every concerned parents)

u can imagine this situation like think how every parent wud bhave when they attend the Open house for their son's undergrad univeristy. But since podiatry is a professional school. do u think its fine if my parents does this. or will it hurt my application.

I conducted the student tours at OCPM last year, and a few of the applicants brought their parents along (indians included). It was no problem at all. I was glad to answer all their inquiries (fees, housing, etc.) and they accompanied us throughout the tour and presentations (financial aid and the school president). However, when it came to the actual interview with the dean, the parents were seated in the waiting area while their sons/daughters interviewed.

So, I would think the other schools would welcome the presence of your parents and be very accomodating.

 

[luvscholl2010]

Scholl has no problem with it (of course you'll be solo during your actual interview). One of the girls I interviewed with brought her mom too!

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

I brought my fiancé (now wife) to my interviews at DMU and Scholl. Don't be embarrassed about it; it is a huge decision and the extra input will help.

Also, I was a student ambassador and a lot of people brought parents or significant others.