<p>So I know a family whose whole family has gone to the school I really want to go to. I realized that I can actually arrange an interview with a member of the family. My parents want to get in touch with him so that we can get an interview set up, but would it look better if I contacted the family rather than my parents? Thanks!</p>
<p>Dsqwared -</p>
<p>Yes! It would look mature and professional for you to call rather than a parent. Remember, these people will be reporting back to the college, so try to showcase all of your best qualities. You don’t want their first impression of you to be your parents calling on your behalf.</p>
<p>Best of luck in your interview,
- Mike</p>
<p>At the college for which I do alumni interviews, we are not allowed to interview kids we know. It’s fine if you want to talk to this person, and it’s fine if s/he wants to write something up, just be aware that it likely won’t be counted as an “alumni interview.” My suggestion would be that you (or your parents) contact this person and talk to them. Then, if the school offers alumni interviews sign up for one and tell that interviewer about your talk with this alum.</p>
<p>DSq: listen to post #3 and ignore post #2. I’m also an interviewer like qialah. Ask those family members for advice. Not an interview. Period.</p>
<p>^ All post #2 said is to call by yourself and not have your parents do it. So I would recommend you still listen to post #2 
It is very important to be contacting colleges, teachers and guidance counselors for recommendation letters, and interviewers on your own so as to not come across as immature.</p>
<p>Honestly in this situation, whether the kid or the parent makes the initial conact doesn’t really matter. Whichever is most comfortable is fine.</p>
<p>You don’t think it has any bearing? I personally disagree, but then again, you’re the interviewer, not me!</p>
<p>I agree with lehigh, if you don’t personally take the initiative to contact whomever you want to speak with (whether it be a teacher, guidance counselor, etc), then you may come across as immature or as being “forced” by your parents.</p>
<p>However, in this situation as long as its not an official alumni interview then it probably doesn’t matter. This is most likely just a get together so you can learn about the school, etc.</p>
<p>I think people are getting these two separate points mixed up:</p>
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<li><p>Students, not parents should contact schools for admissions purposes (FA is an exception IMO).</p></li>
<li><p>An applicant should not try to get an alumni interview with a family friend, period.</p></li>
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<p>Thank you entomom!</p>
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<li>Mike</li>
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