Help with an overbearing parent

GTalum
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:27:05 +0000

I think your Dad is being unreasonable about the number of schools he wants you to apply to. I would call Duke a reach and UNC a match/low reach for you. I think you’ll be fine at App and NC State. I would discuss with your dad how time consuming applications are and tell him that you don’t have that many hours in a day and you do not want your grades to suffer. Definitely bring in the money issue. If you don’t get anywhere, appeal to another adult whose opinion he trusts to help intervene for you. Also, think about setting up an appointment for both of you to meet with the school counselor to talk about realistic options for you.