Taking someone with you to interview tour..UCSF

[bandzharian]

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I will be interviewing at UCSF on October 5 and was wondering if I could take my girlfriend with me? She will be coming to stay with me to enjoy San Francisco for a day but was wondering if I could take her on the group tour with me. I know I will not take her on the 1-on-1 but the rest of the tour of the school. What do you guys know about this?

 

[mueladeljuicio]

if i were you i wouldn't bring her, not because she'll do something to make you look bad or anything, but rather... i dont know how to explain this... well without explaining how i come to this conclusion, i just feel like it might undermine your application. can anybody else help me articulate this, or am I the only one with this opinion?

 

[Dent010]

i can totally sympathize with you, but i feel that it can be deemed as inappropriate or unprofessional. I would not recommend it although i do not have any real knowledge on the topic. If you don't mind you may even call and ask admissions.

 

[doc3232]

if i were you i wouldn't bring her, not because she'll do something to make you look bad or anything, but rather... i dont know how to explain this... well without explaining how i come to this conclusion, i just feel like it might undermine your application. can anybody else help me articulate this, or am I the only one with this opinion?

i can totally sympathize with you, but i feel that it can be deemed as inappropriate or unprofessional. I would not recommend it although i do not have any real knowledge on the topic. If you don't mind you may even call and ask admissions.

I agree.

Well, if I am not mistaken, interview days are usually made up a personal one on one interview, a tour of the school by staff or students, and then lots of info about the school (such as financial aid, the curriculum etc).

The only one appropriate for your gf to join is the tour. It would be awkward for her to be there if you are being told about what classes you take in D2...

 

[ucla2134]

the interview is for professional, not for going on a date.

That would be totally unprofessional

 

[3puttinHacker]

What about your family (well mom and pops) for the tour? I obviously wouldn't want them to go anywhere else with me but the tour is that ok? or is it more dependent on the school

 

[KateRP]

For most schools I would say no one (parents or so) should go with you. They could walk around and explore campus on their own, but I would not bring them to any planned activity. However, OSU specifically states on their interview email that they invite one guest to come with you for the welcome brunch and tour and then they have something planned for the guests to do while you are interviewing. So in that case (maybe a few other schools make the same offer) then I would def think a guest would be welcome.

 

[yuppers]

Traveling with gf, bf, parents, etc is alright especially if you want to make it a little vacation, but going to the interview with you just seems unprofessional.

 

[zeldadds]

isn't the interview also set-up wid the exact number of food and supplies for interviewees and interviewers only? it be a no-no thing to do overall...

 

[T Time]

Buffalo asks if you are planning to bring a guest to the interview with you for lunch meal purposes, so I guess it's OK with them.

 

[doc3232]

isn't the interview also set-up wid the exact number of food and supplies for interviewees and interviewers only? it be a no-no thing to do overall...

I think you should bring a few people with you...
(he wanted to get rejected intentionally in a dif thread)

 

[Zubnaya Feya]

I will be interviewing at UCSF on October 5 and was wondering if I could take my girlfriend with me? She will be coming to stay with me to enjoy San Francisco for a day but was wondering if I could take her on the group tour with me. I know I will not take her on the 1-on-1 but the rest of the tour of the school. What do you guys know about this?

You can just come one day earlier and go tour the school yourselves then. It will be less stressful for you, more fun for her and, besides, I think self-tours are more informative anyways 🙂

 

[Doc Smile]

Why dont you just show her around afterwards. That way you can look super-smart.

 

[peerless218]

Why dont you just show her around afterwards. That way you can look super-smart.

Ya guys, a good friend of mine asked me if it's possible for him to come to UCSF with me on MY interview day for the campus tour. He wanna to go check out UCSF and UOP. I called the school and asked for their opinion on that and they politely rejected my request. So the answer is a def NO. I will see you on my Oct 5th interview though!! good luck!!

 

[peerless218]

Ya guys, a good friend of mine asked me if it's possible for him to come to UCSF with me on MY interview day for the campus tour. He wanna to go check out UCSF and UOP. I called the school and asked for their opinion on that and they politely rejected my request. So the answer is a def NO. I will see you on my Oct 5th interview though!! good luck!!

But than my other friend told me that's a BAD idea to even call the school to ask if a friend of mine can tag along. Now she thinks the school deems me as a weakminded person by wanting to bring someone with me to my interview. I am PRAYING that they don't note that on my file. I really was just doing a favor for a friend by making a phone call for him.

 

[doc3232]

But than my other friend told me that's a BAD idea to even call the school to ask if a friend of mine can tag along. Now she thinks the school deems me as a weakminded person by wanting to bring someone with me to my interview. I am PRAYING that they don't note that on my file. I really was just doing a favor for a friend by making a phone call for him.

I doubt it would be noted. You were just asking first of all. Worst case is the person you called will keep this in mind IF interviewing you (unlikely if not an adcom).

 

[DDSDIVA]

DO NOT BRING YOUR GIRLFRIEND ANYWHERE NEAR THE SCHOOL!!! Trust me, it won't do anything but hurt your chances and you will be known as "that guy that brought his girlfriend to the interview."

I witnessed that happen when I interviewed at the school that I graduated from. Needless to say he wasn't accepted and even after 4 years everyone who was on the interview with me still chuckle about it.

The interview is your chance to prove to the institution why choosing you over the next Joe is the right thing to do. The only thing you want to be remembered by is your personality, charm and interpersonal skills...not your significant other.

Take her on the grand tour once you have your acceptance letter.

Good Luck!