{"id":27749,"date":"2015-03-01T14:18:15","date_gmt":"2015-03-01T21:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=27749"},"modified":"2015-03-01T14:18:15","modified_gmt":"2015-03-01T21:18:15","slug":"3-tips-for-parents-of-grad-school-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-parents-of-grad-school-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Parents of Grad School Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019ve been working in graduate admissions for almost 20 years so I have witnessed this trend firsthand: Parents are playing a much larger role in the application process these days than they used to.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing \u2013 parents can provide a lot of much-needed support (financial, practical, emotional) for their kids during the admissions process<\/a>; but I cringe when I see parents overstepping their bounds, attempting to control their children\u2019s actions and outcomes.<\/p>\n

How much involvement is TOO MUCH involvement for parents of applicants? Check out these 3 tips:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Make Sure Your Child\u2019s in the Driver\u2019s Seat. -\u00a0<\/b><\/b>When you take the lead in the admissions process, you\u2019re essentially telling your child: \u201cI don\u2019t think you have what it takes to manage this process yourself.\u201d And what you\u2019re telling the school is: \u201cMy kid isn\u2019t competent or ambitious enough to apply to school himself.\u201d You can help your child apply, surely, but make sure that\u2019s what you\u2019re doing \u2013 helping them, and not the other way around.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your Child\u2019s Voice Should be the Sole Voice of this Operation. -\u00a0<\/b><\/b>All communication with the school should be between your child \u2013 not you, the parent \u2013 and the school. Likewise, the voice your child uses to write her application essays<\/a> should be her voice \u2013 and not yours. And it should go without saying that this advice relates to interviews as well. Help, guide, coach, and edit, but please never speak for your child.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Help Your Child Deal with Disappointment. -\u00a0<\/b><\/b>Be it a rejection<\/a> or a poor score, a parent needs to understand the role they play here. First, your child is the one experiencing this distress, not you. By showing your disappointment, you will only make your child feel worse, not to mention potentially preventing your child from continuing to move forward. Instead, allow your child time to express disappointment, provide the appropriate amount of comfort (you know your child best), and then encourage your child to persevere. \u00a0Suggest that your applicant explore alternatives and examine the factors he or she can change to improve the outcome in the future. Play the role of the motivational coach; don\u2019t play the blame game.<\/p>\n

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\"Linda<\/a>By\u00a0Linda Abraham<\/a>, president and founder of Accepted.com and co-author of the definitive book on MBA admissions,\u00a0<\/em>MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid on Your Grad School Statement of Purpose<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0The Biggest Application Essay Mistake<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Admissions Tip: BE YOURSELF!<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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