Academic Dishonesty: What are my options now?

Graduate School
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To start this off, I have learned and accepted the consequences of academic dishonesty, I am just trying to see my options.

Currently, I am a chemical engineering student with a minor in music, with a 3.59GPA going into my sophomore year of college, extremely involved. I made a big mistake, and was caught cheating on my orgo final exam.

I received an F in the class, but the reason is not reflected in my transcript, but I understand that I must give this information of “academic dishonesty” if ever asked by an application.

That being said, what are my options for companies or grad school within my current university or at another one? Do I still have a shot at competitive universities if I take this dishonesty as a learning experience, and do extremely well from sophomore year and beyond.

I just want to move on from this, so any encouraging experiences or information will help,

Thank you!

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Yes, I think you have to put some time behind you before assessing options but there is always a chance to turn it around. You will see it after you have put in the work and grown up a bit. Since it is freshman year, you have time to let your new found character show. You are very lucky you were not dismissed so just let that sink in for awhile and take care of business.

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Yeah. Turns out the record disappears after I graduate. I plan to work after undergraduate school and hope to return to graduate school after. Seems to be looking up despite this rough time.