any chance at grad school?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I was hoping someone could give me some advice. I'm going on to my senior year at a top engineering school and I've been doing pretty well. I have a gpa of 3.67 and have held many leadership positions. However, I got caught cheating during my junior year in one of my classes and was put on probation till graduation. I feel horrible and stupid and I wish I never did it. </p>

<p>Now, I'm trying to get into graduate school for engineering (I really want to go to Stanford or Columbia) but I'm just worried about not getting in because of my past behavior. It really was a "heat of the moment" and isolated act but I know schools like that really value integrity. What should i do? Do I even have a chance at graduate school anymore? I really worked my butt off the past few years so I could get into those schools. Am I even good enough for schools like Stanford, Berkeley or Columbia? </p>

<p>Please give me some advice :(</p>

<p>-etneidra</p>

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<p>You already know that cheating is a serious offense you are very fortunate that you were not thrown out of school permanently for your actions.</p>

<p>were you dismissed for any length of time or just placed on probation?</p>

<p>You really need to find out how your current school is going to handle the situtation as some schools do indicate on your transcript if you are on academic probation, which you will have to explain the circumstances. </p>

<p>IF it shows up on your transcript that you were placed on probation and you don't self report it could mean an automatic denial. Some applications straight out ask if you have ever been dismissed suspended or placed on probation and ask you to explain the cirumstances.</p>

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<p>I know, I was very stupid and I regret it so much. By God's grace, my school did not throw me out for any point of time and the dean of students said it will not show on my transcript. Any advice? Anyone? I really feel hopeless :( ...almost as if I worked really hard for the past few years for nothing. Do you think I would be considered if I explained myself?</p>