<p>I would have to agree. They’re getting over 43,000 applications if last year is a guide. One more thing - don’t have your parents, admissions rep, or other adult call to check on your behalf. I’m in interview season for my college. We take less than 10% of the applicants and I’ve already had to explain to “adults” that call me to “schedule” interviews or check on applications status that their action labels a student as not being able to handle college without adult supervision. </p>
<p>NY Mom - I just spent a half hour on the phone with another “mom”. Calling for your child labels you a helicopter parent at most competitive colleges. At a time when colleges are looking for reasons to put students in the “no” pile so they can whittle down to the final list, don’t be the reason that happens to yours.</p>
<p>In college admissions, parents should be neither seen or heard except as it pertains to financial aid form questions or on campus tours where you indicate you’re fully supportive. </p>
<p>Forewarned is forearmed. Your child is competing against students from all over the world - most of whom are demonstrating that they can manage this process on their own.</p>
<p>(btw - other than a meeting at a college fair two years prior, my D’s schedule and location precluded an in person interview. She tried, but the schedule was fully booked with the local reps. She did, however, visit the campus - it worked out just fine. So you can relax).</p>