The following is happening to a friend of mine
He was accepted into a 4 year university on the east coast. He has improved his GPA and grades over the course of his senior year. However, the high school slapped on an honor code violation because he overheard the answer to only one problem by other students that have previously taken the test the day before and used that information. The exact in school consequences are still pending, but is it possible/very likely that the colleges that have already accepted him?
I’m trying to help a friend out but I am really unsure. Any help is greatly appreciated! PLEASE HELP!
If the secondary school finds academic dishonesty existed and if it reports this to the applicable colleges (in many cases, it must), revocation certainly is possible. By the way, tell your “friend” that his story regarding overhearing only one question – whether or not it’s accurate – only makes a dishonorable situation worse. The smart way to deal with this is to admit the truth, to make no excuses, to take whatever punishments are determined to be appropriate without complaint, and thereby to demonstrate some integrity and character.
He is fine, school will not find out. He is already accepted. He should own up to the mistake and of course not do it again. One of my D was worried suspended after accepted to a few colleges. Since accepted no issue, was concerned when send her final grades would rescind, but was told basically only if do not graduate or flunk class that is a requirement for admission.
Not sure that he is fine, especially if a notation ends up on his transcript. He should have a word with his GC ASAP and see if something can be worked out, such as the school settling for a lesser infraction so as not to potentially ruin his college acceptance.