<p>Let’s try to be as nice as possible–perhaps the dad just wants to come along and meet the interviewer, and not really participate in the interview itself. But it’s still a bad idea, because it will put the student in a bad light. It will make the interviewer think the student lacks independence. It will not help; it can only hurt. Take dad to an information session instead.</p>
<p>Show your dad this thread. Let him know that Columbia will frown upon any perceived lack of independence on your part. Plus, any opinions he’ll inject are obviously biased and therefore worthless to them. </p>
<p>Worst still: his interjections will insult the interviewer. I interview for a Columbia peer and I would be flabbergasted if a parent was bold enough to tell me how I should view his son/daughter. Hopefully, I wouldn’t let it color my view of the student.</p>
<p>I think you got the point, BUT, just for the sake of tradition, NOT a good idea!</p>
<p>XD</p>
<p>I think its a good idea. Your dad can mention some of the good qualities in you that you yourself do not notice. Also you won’t be as nervous and it will ease some of the tension.</p>
<p>lol someone’s trying to sabotage you. Looked at jb5555’s posting history. He’s a ■■■■■. Ignore him.</p>
<p>Okay guys I get it. I just needed a yes/no! Also no, my dad is not a helicopter parent almost the complete antithesis for this is one of the few things he wants to help me out with. He’s just overeager to help which I’m sure almost everyone can relate to. Thanks for the most of the reponses tho!</p>
<p>[q]is your dad…lacking in the mental arena a bit? [/q]</p>
<p>No need for this. I’m sure you, like everyone else, have made a bad suggestion once or twice</p>
<p>Your father obviously wants you to continue his legacy at Columbia. It would be a lovely bonding opportunity if he walked you around the campus, showed you his favorite spots, etc. But under no circumstances should you allow him to participate in your interview. No, no, no. Good luck!</p>
<p>i’m sorry Jayxbx, i didn’t mean it in a mean way, it just made me chuckle a bit that your dad would want to do something like that. i mean, the notion is just a bit incredulous, as i’m sure you understand since several people have already pointed that out.</p>
<p>no hard feelings :)</p>
<p>In addition to the problems cited above with your father accompanying you to your interview…especially independence is also the related question of the candidate’s level of maturity. </p>
<p>If the candidate was actually daft enough to bring his/her parent to the interview itself…it would be looked upon just as negatively as if one or both members of a just married couple brought their parent(s) to their honeymoon. </p>
<p>If I was an alumni interviewer and that happened, I’d certainly be wondering about the candidate’s level of maturity along with whether the college administration/Profs/staff want to deal with such an overbearing parent once he/she is admitted. </p>
<p>[Your father obviously wants you to continue his legacy at Columbia. It would be a lovely bonding opportunity if he walked you around the campus, showed you his favorite spots, etc. But under no circumstances should you allow him to participate in your interview. No, no, no. Good luck! ]</p>
<p>This IMHO should only be done after the OP has actually been accepted to Columbia. There’s nothing worse than to have a parent and child bond with a given school only for the child to be rejected by the school. Would create a major awkward moment for everyone concerned at the very least.</p>
<p>Just to clear up things, how do you find out about an interview. From email or phone call? Also, I submitted my app/supplement October 18, do I have a chance at an interview? Thanks :D</p>