Question about Mom

[Nor2themax]

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My mom is coming to some of my interview trips with me so I don't have to drive alone so far. Would it be innappropriate for her to come to the financial aid meeting or the student tour? I like her input in things, she's helped me a lot through college. And she knows a LOT more about money than I do. If this is totally off the wall though , someone tell me!

 

[sacrament]

Yeah. A little off-the-wall.

 

[bigbaubdi]

I think it would look a bit odd - it might make it seem like your mom is pushing you to become a doctor. The best course of action is probably to get all of the relevant details about financial aid and convey them to your mother after your interview day.

 

[KyGrlDr2B]

When I interviewed 2 yrs ago, there was a guy that brought his dad along at one of the schools. He looked ridiculous. As much as he may be really close to his dad and want his input, etc, they stuck out like a sore thumb and it looked like he couldn't make his own decision. At least that's what I thought. I'd be different if it were a spouse maybe, but I don't know about a parent.

 

[DrMom]

I wouldn't recommend it. You want to appear to be an independent adult.

I even shy away from spouses coming to interview days.

Other school visits are fine, but the interview day isn't the most appropriate time for other family members to be involved. If you get in, then you can involve mom in the financial aid discussions & take her for a school tour.

 

[skypilot]

Can she accompany you when you are performing surgery too? Also would be a good idea to bring her to your interviews too in case the interviewer has questions about your childhood?

😉 I am just kidding but I recommend not bringing your mom along. It would bring into question whether you are mature enough for med school.

 

[Megalofyia]

At most of the interviews I've been on at least one person brought their parents. It was weird and that person didn't really get a chance to interact with the other interviewees because they were with their parent.

 

[crazy250]

depends on the school. some schools even encourage you to bring parents, spouses, sig. others. some don't. it's your call. you may want to check with the school.

 

[Gleevec]

Don't do it. You will regret it. Have your mom go shopping or tour some sites. Better yet, have her look at housing for you. Do whatever it takes to go solo to your interview. You wont regret it.

 

[Cerberus]

can i bring my cat?

 

[SunnyS81]

I had my parents come with me on one particularly long drive (Atlanta to UVA). I told them to check out the town. You really don't seem very independent with your mom or dad walking around with you. Plus, you won't interact with students as much probably. I ask my parents for advice too, but I just regurgatate all the info I get to them, along with my opinions, and then we talk and they give me things to think about.

Just my thoughts.........

 

[musiclink213]

apparently, my mom is very against going on interviews with me. now, mind you, i'm only a sophmore, but she said to me the other day, completely out of the blue, while i'm reading harry potter, again...

Mom: you know, i won't be able to come to your interviews for med school.

me: o...k....

mom: i mean, if you want, i can drive up with you or go wherever you have to go, but i'll stay in the hotel when you interview.

me: mom, i'm not applying until next year, and i won't go on interviews until senior year.

mom: i know, but still... i want to go, but i know that i can't, so i'm just letting you know.

me: 😕 😕