<p>I think your parents should ask the school for a written detailed explanation of what happened and why you were suspended and given an F. If they are charging you with cheating then have your parents ask for proof. If all they know for sure is that you helped with the set-up, they will have a difficult time explaining it.</p>
<p>Are you in hs or college? Your previous post says you are a college freshman.</p>
<p>Anyway, this story sounds incredibly fishy to me. You obviously violated some policy you were supposed to know about. Did the school post or explain the policy before you took the class? Was the action taken by the school arbitrary or was it mapped out beforehand what would happen if a student was caught doing xyz?</p>
<p>My gpa now is like 2.9 so should I try ?</p>
<p>I know I wont get in, so if I try next yr again will MIT hold it against me ?</p>
<p>You don’t lose anything except the time and the application fee.
If you have the time, and the money isn’t too much of an issue (or you can get a fee waiver), you have nothing to lose by filling out your app in the next two weeks.</p>
<p>I agree with Dogod11. Punishment for unintentional plagiarism or cheating is one of the worst things a student can ever have to deal with. That punishment can destroy a student’s reputation and hurt his/her gpa, making it hard to get in to college and even making it hard to land a job. The student in this position can only control the way he or she responds to the situation. In my opinion, to set this behind you and move forward, to demonstrate your good character and academic integrity to everyone around you, is the best step.</p>
<p>Look, MIT is seeking students who can rise above serious setbacks in life. You have faced one. It’s very possible that you may not gain admission this year. But wherever you go to college, aim to do well, and reapply to MIT. You will have a very compelling story to tell, I believe. With strong testimonials from faculty who will support you, I think you could have as much optimism as any other strong candidate, should you reapply as a transfer student. </p>
<p>Just my two cents.</p>