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Did I ruin her chances at uni interview?

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mumnosbest · 13/01/2015 21:31

I took my niece to her first uni interview yesterday. It was an early morning interview and a long distance away. I allowed plenty of time but with rush hour traffic, we arrived seconds before her interview time and they were obviously waiting for her. There were only 2 to interview so it was quite obvious. The tutor even said 'you arrived first so I'll interview you first' (to the other girl).
I feel terrible that I made my niece look unorganised. Do you think this could count against her. I wondered if I should call and leave a message to apologize or would that make matters worse. I don't want to draw attention to my niece or make her look immature (Auntie phoning and making excuses). I know if she doesn't get an offer I will feel so guilty and wonder if it was because of me. WWYD? Thanks x

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Quitethewoodsman · 13/01/2015 21:33

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NK5BM3 · 13/01/2015 21:34

Of course it wouldn't count against her!! The tutor said that probably in a factual manner. The other girl did arrive first so she will be interviewed first. Not an issue at all. Relax. Good luck!!

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mumnosbest · 13/01/2015 21:37

Thanks. She's great and I'm sure she'll be fine. Probably more worried than she is.

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PrincessFiorimonde · 13/01/2015 21:47

I really don't think you should worry (even though I suppose it's quite a natural human reaction). I was rather late to my own interview at university (Dad, who was driving, got lost), and it didn't matter at all - was just put down as one of those things, I guess.

Best of luck to your niece.

senua · 13/01/2015 22:30

The tutor even said 'you arrived first so I'll interview you first' (to the other girl).

Surely that's a good thing? They were giving your DN time to catch her breath and compose herself before the interview.

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mumnosbest · 13/01/2015 22:56

that's true and bless her she needed a minute after nearly sprinting up a hill.

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skylark2 · 15/01/2015 13:23

No, you didn't, but why didn't she phone them from the car when you realised you were so tight on time to say you were stuck and she'd be there as soon as she could? That does make her look rather disorganised and a bit immature.

(I missed a train due to my bus to the station getting stuck in rush hour traffic when going to one of my uni interviews. Sat on the platform and wept, then went and rang from a payphone to let them know I'd be late. Long before mobiles.)

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mumnosbest · 28/01/2015 19:09

thanks for all your replies. She has had a good offer.

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senua · 28/01/2015 23:28

Yay! I bet that is a weight off your mind. Well done her.Grin

AuntyMacassar · 30/01/2015 08:27

DS2 had an interview at Oxford in Dec 2013. It's a 90 minute journey from our house to Oxford. I set off three hours before his interview time. the traffic was horrendous. He had to call the college while we were still on the A34 and say he would be late. They understood (the A34 is prone to bad jams around Oxford). He eventually got there about 30 mins after his interview time. Later he told me that he'd actually been expected there the night before for dinner rollseyes (Oxford interviews take place over several days). Anyway he got an offer and is now in his second term there.

So the answer is. No university is going to turn down a good candidate because of a traffic jam. Why would they?

AuntyMacassar · 30/01/2015 08:29

Ooops, just read to the bottom and saw she got an offer. Congratulations.

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