{"id":38913,"date":"2017-08-29T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=38913"},"modified":"2017-08-29T02:45:55","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T09:45:55","slug":"3-tips-for-parents-of-grad-school-applicants-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-parents-of-grad-school-applicants-2\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Parents of Grad School Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Get<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been working in graduate admissions for more than 20 years so I have witnessed a change in 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

Tip #1: Make Sure Your Child is in the Driver\u2019s Seat<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 themself.\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

Tip #2: Your Child\u2019s Voice Should be the Sole Voice of this Operation<\/strong><\/p>\n

All communication with the school should be between your child and the school. Likewise, the voice your child uses to write their application essays<\/a> should be your child\u2019s 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 never speak for your child.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: Help Your Child Deal with Disappointment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. Suggest that your applicant explore alternatives and examine the factors they can change to improve the outcome in the future. Play the role of the motivational coach; don\u2019t play the blame game.<\/p>\n

Not sure you can effectively guide your child through the grad school admissions process (in a balanced, non-pushy way, of course)? Browse our catalog of services<\/a> to access professional guidance today!<\/strong><\/em><\/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,\u00a0MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Get Your Game On: Prepping For Your Grad School Application<\/a>, a free guide
\n\u2022 Will Your Graduate Education Pay?<\/a>, a podcast episode
\n\u2022 Flaws Make You Real<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<\/i>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/i>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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