<p>So the first semester of my freshman year in high school, I received an academic dishonesty on a quiz. I have to check yes on the common app but how much is this going to haunt me? I've tried to explain how I was immature and that cheating will never be a part of my life again, but will this ruin my chances completely?</p>
<p>No matter how you explain it, it doesn’t look good that’s for sure. Maybe it will depend on the school. Where are you applying? A few kids in my daughter’s school were texting during a test freshman year (just talking, not exchanging answers) and it has come back to bite all of them in the butt.</p>
<p>EXPLAIN IN YOUR APPLICATION. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER!! Do not let the admissions officer contact your couselor and question this, be HONEST and explain it clearly in your application.</p>