I have applied to a private school for year one only this week for DD1. They still have a place left but we can't do the interview and get acceptance because DH is away for work until the end of October. They said we could do the interview then but I was wondering if I can't talk them into doing the interview with just me and DD. I would be devastated if we lost the place because someone else could do the interview sooner and got accepted. Should I take my chances and ask them or am I sounding too pushy? Surely they could phone DH place of work for a reference if they wanted to know if he is a drug dealer or something?