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Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 04 May 2014, 10:37
I'm plan on applying to some top 10 schools this Fall. I understand visiting a school can help me determine if a school is the right fit, but also show my interest to that school, help with essays, etc. If I brought my mother to the school visits with me, would that be perceived as a negative? I value my mother's opinion, but as a 27 year old woman, I don't want to give off the perception that I'm dependent on my parents.

I fully understand that I may be over thinking this. But any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Originally posted by bml1105 on 03 May 2014, 10:56.
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Re: Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   03 May 2014, 11:58
bml1105 wrote:
I'm looking to start applying to some top 10 schools this Fall. I understand visiting a school can help me determine if a school is the right fit, but also show my interest to that school, help with essays, etc. If I brought my mother to the school visits with me, would that be perceived as a negative? I value my mother's opinion, but as a 27 year old woman, I don't want to give off the perception that I'm dependent on my parents.

I fully understand that I may be over thinking this. But any insight would be greatly appreciated.


I'm going to jump in and say it's pretty weird. I doubt schools will make a note necessarily and put a black mark against your name. However this is a professional degree and at this point parents probably shouldn't be involved in any decision making.
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Re: Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   03 May 2014, 12:10
If you really want to bring her, you could do it. Perhaps she could hang out in the cafeteria or a nearby cafe while you attend the info session and then just accompany you on the tour. For things hosted my admissions, it would seem a bit weird to bring your mom. But just walking around campus, no one is likely to be paying attention to you.

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Re: Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   03 May 2014, 12:44
bml1105 wrote:
I'm looking to start applying to some top 10 schools this Fall. I understand visiting a school can help me determine if a school is the right fit, but also show my interest to that school, help with essays, etc. If I brought my mother to the school visits with me, would that be perceived as a negative? I value my mother's opinion, but as a 27 year old woman, I don't want to give off the perception that I'm dependent on my parents.

I fully understand that I may be over thinking this. But any insight would be greatly appreciated.


I have visited six top ten schools and have only seen parents once (Harvard). Honestly I thought it was a little odd and think our guide and adcom rep at the info session felt the same. Personally I don't think it comes of particularly well and is a little too reminiscent of high school students visiting colleges with their parents. I doubt the school you visit will take much note of it but it isn't exactly the image of an independent leader that most schools attest to be interested in.
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Re: Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   03 May 2014, 17:31
Thanks everyone! That's what I was thinking too, I just needed some confirmation.
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Re: Visiting School with a Parent [#permalink] New post   03 May 2014, 21:01
I've led about 30 tours and info sessions and seeing parents isn't all that uncommon. I'd guess that about 5% of prospective students bring a parent along. The only time I've ever thought it was weird was when one parent asked several questions during a lunch panel. If you value her opinion, bring her, but be judicious about which events she attends.
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