Parents at Interview

THE worst advice ever! Whilst I managed to get cheaper tickets in the end, the train ran late and there were no seats. I only just managed to get there in time for the tour. On the way back, I waited at New Street for 1 hour and MKC for 2 hours because a bus broke down.

From what you said, I thought that no one went with their parents to B'ham, but MANY people did and no one noticed. You've HAD a Bham interview; you should know better.

You are clearly extremely immature (large idiot? ) and I'm not even going to bother to warrant that with a response.

I would just like to clarify that I never said I "needed" my parents at interviews, but that it was more convenient for me to simply get a lift there.

EDIT: Also, I just realised that you haven't fully quoted what I said. Altering what I said is just a low blow.

I really don't understand how having your parents sit with you before you're called into the pre-interview room makes you have no confidence or independence

It's obvious people have very differing views on this - I would say to anyone wondering about it, do what is most comfortable for you. Having a medical school interview is a big thing, and it could be a big turning point in your life, so don't feel ashamed if you want your parents to share some of that day with you - in my books, it doesn't make you any less of a mature person.
However, if you are determined to go it on your own, then good for you, I think you're quite brave.

Either way, I don't really think it makes any difference on what the university thinks of you. That is, unless, your parent(s) want to hold your hand every step of the way and sit in the interview room and answer your questions for you! But then again, that's a huge extreme that I would say applies to an extremely small minority...

I stated my opinion, and then left if open, what more did you need?

For you to be more polite about it, and not start chucking about insults?

the three words i removed, do not alter what you said, at all.

and thats why i left it open.

i agree i wrote it in an insulting manner, but i did get your true opinion out of it. (as it made you defend your opinion as well as stating it)

It alters it quite a bit actually. I wasn't blaming the journey on you, as you seemingly made out in your reply, was I?

I accept that I should have got an earlier train, as public transport was unreliable (50 minute delay but I am getting my money back ). The thing I was pointing out was how you were "shocked" at my choice to get a lift from my parents, something which I have already mentioned was because of convenience only, and not because I lack independence (again a low blow to insult me in your response). I got the impression that you had a B'ham interview because you told me that you had got the train to Birmingham, and from that I deduced that on your trip there, you didn't see any people with their parents, hence why you were "shocked" by my travel plans.

As a result of not wanting to seem like the odd one out, I used public transport.

Ah, never mind. I don't have time for this... I have a history essay to do.

Just forget it, okay?

forgotten, thanks for the help btw.

how did you interview go?

mine couldnt go with me and i was very lonely in leicester because youre in groups and everyone else my the group had brought a parent! only one parent at the manchester interview and even then they didnt get as far as the waiting room.

Same here, no parents at my Manchester interview either. What PBL are you?

18!!!!! its amazing! you?