Funeral same day as my interview!!

[Skyhak172]

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I don't know what Marquette is going to do.

My grandmother passed away this week and our family originally had her funeral scheduled for Saturday, no problem, but then they changed the time last minute to Monday so my uncle could make it who is traveling from Africa. Well, when I found out (Friday) that they funeral was changed to Monday, it was too late to call Marquette because their offices were already closed.

What should I do? Just not show up? I have already called the admissions office and left a message, but where do I go from here?

I'm sure that this is the only excuse to miss an interview, or to reschedule.

What do you all think?

 

[YoHomey]

It's a tough call. If Marquette can accomodate you, then no problem. But if not, then think of what your grandma would want you to do. I think she would want you to get into dschool and attend the interview.

 

[qhorse]

I feel like the death of someone in the family is a valid excuse to miss an interview...and if the school isn't accommodating then maybe you shouldn't go to that school?

 

[mr24]

i was in california the night before my interview when i found out my wife went going into labor. so i hopped in my car and drove 11 hours to the hospital. my interview was at western. i obviously didn't show up to my interview, nor did i call. they actually called me and were very accommodating and understanding. they scheduled me for the very next interview date available.

adcoms are people too and understand unpredictable circumstances arise. if i were you i would go to the funeral.

 

[amanda9717]

Sorry for your loss. Maybe just call again early Monday morning to make sure they know that you can't come. I'm sure they'll be understanding.

 

[BobLoblawDDS]

If they are not accommodating, then perhaps you're not losing out on much.

Sorry for your loss. 🙁

 

[amalgamgrillz]

It's a tough call. If Marquette can accomodate you, then no problem. But if not, then think of what your grandma would want you to do. I think she would want you to get into dschool and attend the interview.

YoHomey said it 100x more eloquently than I was going to put it. 👍
I'm sure schools will accommodate you...post-December or next cycle. Just make sure they have a clear record that you contacted them already.

 

[Skyhak172]

Thanks!!

I'm going to go to the funeral and call Marquette first thing in the morning Monday to let them know the circumstances. I'm hoping they are accommodating. At this point the only thing to do is hope for the best.

I'm sure they will understand. I can't imagine them being too inhuman.

 

[dantemac]

Attend the funeral. Reschedule. If they don't let you, they are heartless or fiercely competitive and already booked until know knows when.

 

[YoHomey]

How did things go with Marquette?

 

[MuskieMan33]

I know that Grandma would have wanted me to be at that interview. She knows I would be there if it wasn't a POSSIBLY life altering interview.

I'm sure they would understand. Who would just want to dip out of a D-school interview to reschedule unless it was a serious reason. There is no wrong choice here if you ask me.

 

[BobLoblawDDS]

OP, how'd it go?

 

[Skyhak172]

I called first thing Monday morning to let them know that I was not going to make it because I was at a funeral and they were able to reschedule for Monday, which happens to be Halloween.

I was lucky that they had an opening though, because they were only able to reschedule me for next week because there was an opening, if not, I would have been put off until an opening came up. So, I feel that they were very nice and accommodating given the circumstances.

Also, while at the funeral, I was able to see my cousin who graduated from Marquette. He had nothing but great things to say about Marquette. He said that they are really good to their students and they do all they can to make sure their students succeed. From this experience, I have to agree with him.

Now, I'm even more excited to interview there. I'll let you all know how it goes. I wonder if I should dress up in a costume for the interview, after all, it is halloween. J/k.

 

[dantemac]

If VCU has halloween interviews, dress up. I feel like they might welcome that!

 

[tayloreve]

That's really sad. I know if my grandma whom I am very close to died, it would be a no brainer to attend the funeral. I would never forgive myself if I missed something like that.

Glad you were able to reschedule 🙂