<p>I am applying to a prep school. It's prestigious in my city and state. I got all the application things together, sent them off, schedule interview, and when I reminded my mom last night of the interview on Wednesday; She gives me this story on how she isn't going and how my dad can't go. I was really hurt. I only applied to 2 schools and she wouldn't be there. She doesn't care for the whole process as I do. She was like "oh, your not going to get in" blah, blah, blah. I am too ambitious to let her stop me. It is a parent interview, but I do not know what to do! I am suppose to be at the school from 8am-3pm on that same day as a shadower. After shadowing, I have my interview. </p>
<p>What should I do? Call the school and explain the situation? I really want to apply/ go to the school. The deadline for the whole process is January 8th!!</p>
<p>maybe you could try begging your mom a bit more…? tell her that you’ve worked really, really hard for this and that it’ll take less than an hour!</p>
<p>well, if it’s a PARENT interview and she doesn’t go, it sort of defeats the whole purpose… :S i don’t think they’ll consider your application as incomplete but it might hurt you if she doesn’t go with you</p>
<p>If your mom doesn’t even want to go to the interview, that’s probably a hint that she doesn’t even want you going to the school. Even if you go by yourself, it will probably hurt your application because they might see your parents as not committed to you going to private school. If your mom’s made her mind up about this, there isn’t really much you can do about it. You could try to call the school and talk to them about your situation, but I don’t really know how that will help anything.</p>
<p>If your parents won’t go to the interview and clearly aren’t supporting the process, how can you possibly attend the school? Even if the school gives you full financial aid, there are forms for your parents to sign that you, as a minor, can not.</p>
<p>I’d say still go to the interview and explain the situation. If your credentials are otherwise strong enough, the school may look upon this as an impressive sign of determination. Maybe once you get in, your parents may change their attitude.</p>
<p>I would not get into the details of why my parents are not there. I think it would raise a lot of red flags and possibly hurt your chance of admission if you tell them your parents hate the idea of boarding school and don’t think you will get in. If the school is aware that parental support is lacking they may hesitate to admit you. I would stick to saying due to scheduling conflicts my parents can not make the interview today. If pressed about your parent’s feelings about boarding school I would keep it simple “they have allowed me to apply and have given me the responsibility of meeting deadlines, filing out applications etc”. That will cast you in a very positive light, without raising red flags about your parents. If you think your parents will come around once accepted, I think you should continue and do your best.</p>
<p>My parents say their tired after they work all week, and they don’t want to waste their time bringing me to interviews. They don’t think I’ll get in either. I had to remind them of what a good school it was and beg them to take me.</p>
<p>iamme16: I agree with BS Novice & with Lvillegrad’s 2nd paragraph. I faced a situation similar to yours eons ago, when I applied to BS (I am now a parent of 2 BS students). A coach accompanied me to some interviews, and my hometown minister, to the others. My parents did not prohibit me from applying, but they were intimidated by BS, the application process, and especially, the costs. I came from a blue-collar family where no one had finished high school. I was straightforward with my interviewers, and I suspect that my coach & minister provided the schools some insights into my family. I had some disappointments, but I expected that. Overall, the process went pretty well & I think my determination outweighed the downsides I presented to the schools. Good luck, and remember, let the schools tell you it won’t work – don’t quash the possibility yourself.</p>
<p>Simply put, you will not be considered a serious applicant if your parents are not supportive of the process. You will not be admitted to a prep school without your parents support.</p>
… good luck!</p>