Crazy Mom

[lalex]

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I'm living at home for a few more weeks than I'm back at school. The week between not taking it and school will be terrible.

 

[DokterMom]

A few generations ago it was Jewish and Italian. Last decade or so I have been facing South Asian parents like this. Seems the stereotypical overly hovering mother defies cultural boundaries as I see my Chinese wife treat her son the way my New York Jewish mother treated me. All Mothers are the same except for the dumplings they cook and the sauce they cook them in. And yes this was said mostly tongue in cheek

The similarities between New York Jewish and Chinese culture are surprisingly strong. Look at the Diamond District... 😎

@lalex - How about asking your mom for her advice? (Warning: Some manipulation here.)

• Show her the AAMC table as @LizzyM suggested. Show her where your practice scores are now and where your GPA is.
  
• Go through some of the 'How to study for the MCAT' and "Help - bombed the first MCAT' threads and ask her to do the same.
  
• Show her some threads that talk about the importance of volunteering, research, and all the other soft requirements.
  
• Present her with your current course load and academic calendar.
  
• And finally, develop your own 'Action Calendar' with times mapped out for when you plan to do each element.

A little praise for her wisdom and life experience, and ask her to help you refine your plan. You're not wrong and your mom may not be crazy. And you're NOT a failure for waiting to apply until you're ready. (You'd only fail if you apply before then.)

 

[lalex]

I definitely agree with @DokterMom and anyone else that suggested showing her a plan. But, I haven't been honest about how rough the last 3 years were for me. And I'm terrified because my parents will yell at me all day for being $3 chili. I'm so screwed Saturday.

 

[DokterMom]

Take the test and void it --

Taking the actual test under real testing conditions will benefit you in the long run. But NOT voiding the score (assuming you're genuinely not ready) will hurt you.

 

[lalex]

Hi! I told my mom I'm rescheduling for next year but I'll eventually have to tell her the whole truth...