<p>I'm actually really surprised to see parents on here who know everything (academically) about their kids. I only live with my parents about half the time, so they know very little. They know I was pleased with my ACT score, and that I got in to GWU. I only applied to three schools though :). So yeah, they're not involved at all. They know what I tell them.</p>
<p>My parents wouldn't even know how to apply nowadays. Heck, they didn't even know that certain colleges can tell you online whether you were admitted or not (admittedly, I only found that out in the process as well). Half the time they didn't even want me talking to them about it (especially the essays). They just wanted me to actually get them in.</p>
<p>So, no, my parents aren't involved in the process asides from paying for the applications. They know where I'm going and they read the information I get, but that's about it. Not to say they aren't excited I'm going; they're thrilled, and honestly, I'm glad they weren't hovering over my shoulder every second. They know that, too. ;)</p>
<p>The only thing my parents (meaning, my mother) have helped me with is the FAFSA, because I wouldn't know where to start with that (although I did know more than her, initially). :3</p>
<p>My situation is very similar to yours, Pathetique. I wrote and filed all the application materials, financial aid forms like FAFSA, and additional scholarship forms. I chose all the colleges I applied to myself, based on my personal preferences. I basically did everything all by myself. My parents though helped to pay the fees. So I pretty much enjoyed a lot of freedom and understandingly went under a lot of paper work during the past six/seven months...</p>
<p>^same. But I had to pay for mine... :(</p>
<p>My parents are immigrants, so they know nothing about the process other than what they've learned from me. They want me to go to a top school and keep talking about fancy interships and SAT prep courses....a lot of stuff I don't want, basically. Ultimately, they'll let me handle it because they know that I'm smart and organized and know myself.</p>
<p>My mom is only worried about financial aid--she didn't have a traditional experience and doesn't know much about the process. She thinks that all of the schools are pretty much the same academically and couldn't care less where I end up as long as it's close by and free. (Btw, not saying I blame her about the money issue.)
My dad is more understanding because he had a traditional experience and supports my applying to schools based on specific criteria.
But neither of them hover over me academically b/c they know I care just as much as they do about my grades. The only problem I have with my dad is that it'll be like pulling teeth to get him to take me on visits this summer.</p>
<p>My parents don't even know which schools I aplpied to.</p>
<p>My son is in china for senior HS year. Very little access to computer, I did all research, contact with financial aid and admissions. Gave son a list that seemed to coincide with interest but was highly diversified. It was an aggravating but fun experience taking hundreds of hours. I work full time and am a single parent.
My regret is what he missed. It should have been his experience. He will miss graduation due to the fact his study abroad will not end till late June.No college search, no prom, no graduation. However my guess is that it helped with admissions. I miss him so. Good luck to all.</p>
<p>My parents... aren't involved. I have begged them to become involved, but they just aren't. They told me not to worry about the costs of college and how many colleges I'm applying to. But I'm really on my own. I just go ask them for the credit card whenever I need it (registering for SATs, etc), and beg them to sign "here, here, and here" and that's about it. </p>
<p>They did offer to hire a college counselor though... I told them they were silly.</p>
<p>My parents are very different when it comes 2 college
Mom has a new college 4 me 2 look@ every day then gets p***** if i don't want 2 look @ it.
Dad his only 2 coments r "u cn't go there it is a $#!% hole" & that is 2 far away.</p>
<p>Geez, my dad wasn't involved AT ALL except helping me mail stuff. But my mother...she was super involved. Forced me to go to Barnes and Nobles every weekend to study, filled out the FAFSA, forced me to apply to schools that I argued I could never get into (when I did). The only thing I didn't like was sometimes she would open my college letters and she even called Duke to find out how she could find out their decision.</p>
<p>My parents aren't even involved in my education, let alone college.</p>
<p>My parents aren't very involved... They've never been to college so they don't know much about the college admissions process. As long as I get decent grades, they rarely mention school. They don't really mind what college I go to as long as I'm out of the house LOL. ...and as long as it's not out-of-state or too expensive...</p>
<p>I kind of wish my parents were more involved though... If I had known ECs were important, I wouldn't have wasted my freshman and sophomore years. Oh well.</p>
<p>classof09 - "I just go ask them for the credit card whenever I need it (registering for SATs, etc), and beg them to sign "here, here, and here" and that's about it." <- Same here!</p>
<p>My parents didn't even know what colleges I applied to. I'd say it paid off in very...Hahty dividends (+1 if you got that).</p>
<p>All they have to do is foot the remaining 10K/year :D</p>
<p>My parents aren't involved :)</p>
<p>I don't know if it's called involved when all my dad does is complain and irritate me. My mom's pretty laid back, so that's much better IMO :)</p>
<p>I do give them cred for driving me to colleges, paying for stuff, etc. I just want my dad off my BACK!!!</p>
<p>My parents weren't involved at all. I pretty much just told them where I applied and went on the tours with my friends.</p>
<p>psh my parents don't even know what classes im in. (well they do) but yeahh. not involved, and thats the way it should be, your parents already went through schooling and now its your turn, NOT your parents.</p>
<p>Involvement from my parents: 0% I had and still have to do everything by myself.</p>
<p>This is mainly due to the fact that my parents really don't know anything about the college admissions process, although they have always supported me.</p>