<p>in interviews? I have seen that question on posts about 'what questions do they ask at blah blah blah school's interview'. </p>
<p>If your family is a little weird (I was raised by an older relative, for example, and my biological mother lives two towns over) will that count against you? Will they think you are messed up or something? </p>
<p>Sorry if this is a weird question.</p>
<p>How would it count against you? If anything, it gives you a unique perspective. </p>
<p>(Yes, they ask.)</p>
<p>@stargirl3 I was just scared they might assume there is something wrong with you. I feel like I have such a different story than everybody else who tends to apply to these types of schools, and I just don’t want to seem too “weird”. So I was wondering if I should brush over it and just say something like, “Oh, my so and so raised me,” and leave it at that. </p>
<p>I think you should go into it. If it’s a big part of your life, which it sounds like it is, talk about it. Tell whether you’ve been moved around, explain the ups and downs. I’d be interested to know if/how it has changed you or your view on life. </p>
<p>I have a “weird” family, although nothing like yours, and they found it interesting enough to write down! Good luck!</p>
<p>On the contrary, it makes you who you are. Everybody has a story to tell, a fresh perspective. I remember worrying that because my child has virtually no EC’s and we live in a remote area where she is very connected to the natural world and has no phone/no computer that schools wouldn’t understand all the great things she could bring to the BS community simply BECAUSE of her unique-ish lifestyle. She received very good news on 3/10. IMO: the more you can be clear about who you are, and what made you the way you are, the better.</p>
<p>Freshlook: I couldn’t agree more. Very well said. Go for it, grace567. Best of luck to you!</p>