Rejection and moving on

[psychma]

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My son applied this cycle. He interviewed at multiple schools and was ultimately rejected. How can I best support him? He is 27 and a non trad with I think an amazing CV. I think his interview skills are weak. I want to be a supportive mom and not overbearing etc. When you didn’t get in first cycle what did you need from your parents?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

My son applied this cycle. He interviewed at multiple schools and was ultimately rejected. How can I best support him? He is 27 and a non trad with I think an amazing CV. I think his interview skills are weak. I want to be a supportive mom and not overbearing etc. When you didn’t get in first cycle what did you need from your parents?

It's different when your child is a non-trad adult (going off the age here) vs. a new college grad (roughly 22-23). Don't be the helicopter parent.

 

[psychma]

It's different when your child is a non-trad adult (going off the age here) vs. a new college grad (roughly 22-23). Don't be the helicopter parent.

That’s exactly why I’m asking how to best support him. I’m asking reapplicants to guide me so I allow him autonomy and to be an adult but also bridge that gap of what he might need from me as a mom.

 

[Med Ed]

I am glad you are seeking advice rather than defaulting to whatever pre-existing relationship dynamic you two share. I suggest you keep it simple, tell him one thing, and then ask him one thing.

Tell him that you are 100% behind him, regardless of what happens with medical school admissions or any other trial in life.

Ask him to be frank and forthright with you if/when he determines there is some specific type of help you can offer.

And then you let it go.

 

[Faha]

Have him create a SDN account and post a WAMC profile.