I really want to go to Rice University, and I'm trying to apply Early Decision. My mom insists on me looking at an in state school more (University of Missouri-Columbia). The thing is, 2/3 of my graduating class go there, and I don't think I'm going to major in journalism like she thought I would. I'm considering medicine, and Rice would be awesome to go to, but I can't apply there until she signs off for Early Decison.
Do I forge her signature? Fax the application to my dad to sign it (they're divorced)? How do I convince her? She's so worried about costs and fails to see the big picture. Help please!
http://www.rice.edu/ (Where I want to apply)
http://www.missouri.edu/ (Where she insists I apply)
2006-07-13 05:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My counselor is an alumni of Mizzou, the school my mom wants me to go to, so I can't reason with my mom that way.
2006-07-13 05:42:04 · update #1
Why not apply to both and talk with your mom so she understands how serious you are. It's a good idea to apply to more than one school. Also, if you started in your state school, could you transfer credits? Check into this option before you sign any papers, because sometimes credits are not transferable. If you can do your pre-med prerequisites and they are transferable, it might be a money saving option for you. Best wishes with whatever you do-follow your dreams! You can do it!
2006-07-13 05:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think priority number one is getting mom to understand that it is YOUR choice and it's where YOU want to go to college. You may be on to something faxing it to your dad, but that may start some bitter feelings between you and your mother. She needs to understand that if you are happy, you will tend to do better in school. If you go to UM-C, you will be miserable and may not be as motivated, possibly fail and not get your education. Plus, when you fail out of one school, that makes it tougher to be accepted somewhere else. Bring up some of these points to her. Hopefully, she'll come around and sign the application. If not, maybe there is another way for you to go without this Early Decision thing and you won't need your mother's cooperation. Ultimately, parents should want their children to be happy and live a good life. By going to Rice, you will be happy plus you will get an excellent education and she needs to see that. Good luck!
2006-07-13 12:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by bluejacket8j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stick to the idea of having your Dad sign it. The forging might completely backfire. If she found out and contacted Rice it would probably ruin your chances of getting accepted. They would probably disqualify you immediately. Personally I think Rice is an excellent school and would be a tremendous start into a pre-med. Pre-med is also far more lucrative and promising that journalism. Never heard of a parent NOT wanting their kid to become a doctor.
2006-07-13 12:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents are often your best ally. don't forge her signature. fax to your dad? will he be helping financially? how do you plan to address issues of extra cost? go with your heart but be prepared to handle extra costs on your own. getting agreement from family is important as knowing they are behind you=peace of mind. visit a college counselor together. I'm assuming this is going to be first year out of high school. first two years at a local college allows maturing and general subjects at a more reasonable price. you may also consider working part time in a hospital saving money for lodging and costs of medical school. working as a nursing attendant or unit secretary on a med/surg unit would be very helpful in understanding inner workings of a hospital environment making you more comfortable and confident when entering as a student. being away from home for the first time can be lonely and dangerous. campus crime is high and im sure these are also things your mom is worried about. go for the field you have the interest in but do as much as you can as close to home as long as you can. costs of medical school leave many young doctors in debt for years. im a recent nursing school grad and there are many expenses. one semester of books at a community college was $600. good luck to you.
2006-07-13 13:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by d j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forge her signature. That could really blow up in your face and wreck your future. College is about what you want to do with the rest of your life, not what your parents want you to do with it. College is pretty much the first time that you're taking control of your life. If she's that worried about it, tell her you'll pay for it and just take out enough student loans to cover what you can't pay for. Apply for all scholarships and grants and everything you can.
2006-07-13 12:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by MrMarblesTI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my college i forged alot of my signatures because i was always a procrastinator and they would be late if i went through all that bull sh** so just forge it and dont tell her that u did early decision and tell u after u find out of ur acceptance tell her that u did regular admissions. Unless ur under 18 then just fill out the regular admissions app. and and have her sign it just dont send it in!
2006-07-13 12:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your college counselor talk to her. maybe an adult can change her mind. another idea is to take her to go visit rice if you haven't already. once she sees the school first hand, she may be more inclined to sign off.
2006-07-13 12:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by USC Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, do NOT forge your mother's signature!
2006-07-13 12:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by batriq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋