how do i tell my parents?

[militarisation]

srs the disappointment in them will probs kill em. im scared lol if i was that depressed about it, god knows how they will feel.
how did you guys tell your parents (those who did not so well) mind you theyre set on me doing med nd pretty much dont see anything else as options 

[nerdmmb]

Hi,
I haven't really sat the UMAT myself but am planning to next year but I hope this helps.
Everyone's parents obviously want the best for them. At times when I don't get the marks I want or don't get accepted into certain programs at school, I get pretty upset to be honest and I have tried to hide it from my parents in the past as well.

I did open up to them a few weeks ago and told them about how I didn't score well in my subjects and their reaction actually surprised me. I was expecting them to be upset and somewhat angry. And while they were a bit angry at the fact that I wasn't trying hard enough, it was them who reminded me that there's always hope and that the marks won't stop me from doing better next time. Infact, my parents told me that they will only be disappointed/upset if they see me being upset about it.

I'm sure your parents will understand. I know it's hard for you too but talk to your parents about it and you'll feel much better. Besides, no matter what UMAT score you got, there are always other options available. Three years down the track, even if you don't see yourself as a 3rd year medical student, you'll most likely be finishing off your 3yr science/biomedicine degree and be starting postgrad med.

Good luck with everything else and I hope it works out for you

[Chazef]

if my parents were okay with choosing my life's path for me, I wouldn't really care how they react to my results. If they're going to be angry, let them. You have your own life to live and all that matters is how you evaluate yourself. That's my opinion anyway

[militarisation]

Hi,
I haven't really sat the UMAT myself but am planning to next year but I hope this helps.
Everyone's parents obviously what the best for them. At times when I don't get the marks I want or don't get accepted into certain programs at school, I get pretty upset to be honest and I have tried to hide it from my parents in the past as well.

I did open up to them a few weeks ago and told them about how I didn't score well in my subjects and their reaction actually surprised me. I was expecting them to be upset and somewhat angry. And while they were a bit angry at the fact that I wasn't trying hard enough, it was them who reminded me that there's always hope and that the marks won't stop me from doing better next time. Infact, my parents told me that they will only be disappointed/upset if they see me being upset about it.

I'm sure your parents will understand. I know it's hard for you too but talk to your parents about it and you'll feel much better. Besides, no matter what UMAT score you got, there are always other options available. Three years down the track, even if you don't see yourself as a 3rd year medical student, you'll most likely be finishing off your 3yr science/biomedicine degree and be starting postgrad med.

Good luck with everything else and I hope it works out for you

Thank you. And guess what, you were right

[ChickenCh0wM1en]

Hey dude I'm really sorry to hear about your results.
I was in a similar situation 2 years ago - tried pretty hard for the UMAT back then because I was set on med and then got <50% (pretty shattering). I just told my parents that I'd continue to push on and work towards what I want and they understood (albeit they were a tad disappointed).

Just keep going mate! If you want med, don't let this deter you as there are so many options and pathways out there for you

Good luck.

[militarisation]

Hey dude I'm really sorry to hear about your results.
I was in a similar situation 2 years ago - tried pretty hard for the UMAT back then because I was set on med and then got <50% (pretty shattering). I just told my parents that I'd continue to push on and work towards what I want and they understood (albeit they were a tad disappointed).

Just keep going mate! If you want med, don't let this deter you as there are so many options and pathways out there for you

Good luck.

Thank you so much!!!! People like you inspire me a ton, I thank you for it!

[spectroscopy]

srs the disappointment in them will probs kill em. im scared lol if i was that depressed about it, god knows how they will feel.
how did you guys tell your parents (those who did not so well) mind you theyre set on me doing med nd pretty much dont see anything else as options 

when you tell them make sure you let them know that you havent given up and you will use this to motivate you to work even harder in the future to make sure you do get into medicine eventually

[militarisation]

when you tell them make sure you let them know that you havent given up and you will use this to motivate you to work even harder in the future to make sure you do get into medicine eventually

Thanks a ton 

[deekay]

I told them I hadn't opened it yet (when I had) and let them open it and look at it for themselves.

[militarisation]

I told them I hadn't opened it yet (when I had) and let them open it and look at it for themselves.

Hahaha smart idea...

[excal]

My advice? Don't be a doormat.