<p>my younger brother (rising junior) went to a summer program at an ivy, but got into major trouble when he and about 10 other high schoolers ran into one of their RAs at a party where there was alcohol. the program had a strict rule that students found in the presence of any alcohol were to be "asked to withdraw", and so he was. will he have to mention this incident on his college apps? (like the common app asks about any disciplinary institution at an "educational institution") if he doesnt mention that he attended the program at all do the other ivies have some mysterious way of finding out about what happened?
advice would be greatly appreciated!
from, a concerned sibling</p>
<p>The way I read the common application question, that behavior would be something to mention on a college application. What the colleges he's applying to will do about it depends on his reaction to what happened. Maybe he won't make this mistake twice, and can convince admission committees of that.</p>
<p>I wouldn't mention it.</p>
<p>Yeah, don't worry about it.</p>
<p>just realize that if they do somehow find out and he doesn't mention it he will be totally without recourse</p>
<p>About post #5, yes, that is the problem. Making a false or incomplete statement of one's activities on a college application form can be more risky than truthfully reporting an example of teenage misconduct. Most application forms I've seen (all of you can download application forms from your favorite college) include an attestation that the application is truthful and complete. If the application is NOT truthful and complete, and the college finds that out, that may be the end of any chance of admission.</p>
<p>lol "without recourse". that's cute, my bad. ;)</p>
<p>did u go to the upenn prog since i went there and people got in trouble</p>
<p>anyone read A for admissions (by a real Dartmouth officer) ? trust me it helps to address alllll these problems.
DON'T LIE !!!! College admissions officers like it if u tell the truth. Act sorry, and repent! A similar scenario was introduced in the book, and they were fine with it. They think it shows maturity if you actually tell.....if being w/alcohol was all it was, ur brother is fine. Just say, oh, i can't believe i did it, it was a stupid act...yadiyadiya</p>