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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and I both interview applicants for my undergrad alma mater.  It is a volunteer activity that we both truly enjoy. I love to stay connected to my school and talk to applicants about it. It is exciting to meet nice kids who are at the beginning of the journey. That said, the worst part is scheduling with these over scheduled kids who honestly believe that their conflicts are real!

I'm sorry, but your child's DECA meeting is not more important than my job. Your child's National Future Leaders of the Free World car wash is not a legitimate conflict.

They write me these emails that are so bossy and directive. This is an actual email that a senior at a top private high school wrote to me:
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Dear Mrs. XXX:
 
I would like to schedule a meeting  with you for my XXX U admissions interview sometime this week, preferably Wednesday. Is this convenient for you? And will the interview be over the phone, or will I have to meet you in person? I have many things scheduled this week and I am very busy so I would like to know as soon as possible. 
 
Thanks!!

Sally Student[/i]

I am sorry Mrs. XXX , but I think this was a nice letter.  They asked if it was convenient for you.  I think you sound a little upity.  Remember, these are kids, not war hardened elders like yourself.  I am sure with time you will whip them into shape.

Seriously. A 17 year old sent that to me. Parents, I know you are helicoptering here. PLEASE advise your children to be more polite. I am not expecting all out deference here, but IMO, this is ridiculous.  Then, I write to them, offering 2 or 3 potential dates and they write back, oh no, I am very busy, what else do you have? SO ridiculous.

The best is when the moms call on behalf of the student to schedule the interview. I tell them, "Thanks so much for calling. Please have Sally call me back or email me to schedule and interview, I look forward to meeting with her. "

And FYI, I used to work in the admissions office at this school, and the interviews do "count". They won't knock a qualified kid out unless they do something really heinous, but they absolutely can be the tipping point for a candidate who is on the bubble. [/quote][/quote]

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