@ccuser1212 - I am writing this with the intention of helping out (know some will have had other experiences or disagree).
But I will share some info from our RECENT experiences***
Every school my kiddo interviewed with for entering 9th grade to BS was asked questions @ the following:
- Intentions, reasons and desires to attend a BS - and WHY their particular BS
- How their parent(s) or adult in charge of their life felt about their desire to attend BS
- What have you and your parents discussed about living away from home?
My kiddo was asked by several AOs something akin to “Are your parents on the same page?”
As a parent of a then 13-14 year old, I was asked why I was considering BS for my kiddo and why I thought my kiddo was desiring to attend…also
- Are you as a parent supportive of your student attending BS?
- Who had the idea of BS?
- Why do you think your student wants to attend a BS?
The reason I am sharing this with you OP is that given your post (above) it seems that there be some differences between your goals and that of your mom. Please consider the importance of having your goals in mind, and having parents expect this, prior to the interview process next year - or at least be prepared for questions on the topic during the process. This is a wonderful time to have conversations from the heart. I know one kiddo who made a chart of pro’s & con’s for going to BS - and a rationale outline of the benefits on paper.
**You can also read the CC topic thread @ “how to convince your parents to let you go to boarding school” (maybe something similar) to generate ideas for your discussion. :-@