<p>Since the common app says "Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at an educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution?", would I have to write yes for my given condition. I had cheated on a test and only had my name down on a behavorial contract. Nothing further happened such as probation, suspension, or otherwise. I know I will be talking to my counselor about this, but I'd like a little clarification before I go in.</p>
<p>Does this “cheating contract” thing go on your permanent record?</p>
<p>During my first semester of 9th grade, I was accused of cheating on a science test for looking on someone else’s paper, and was given a “0” as well as a phone call home. Then I was accused again, but this time with out enough evidence to prove I had committed any wrongdoing. And then again, for the same thing I was accused for the first time, but my parents fought my teacher over the phone stating that I hadn’t cheated. I was accused of cheating 3 times on 3 different tests in the same class by the same teacher. 4 years later, and only recently am I not phased by it. Part of me hates the teacher for being a jerk about it and accusing me and another part of me is thankful that he didn’t go to the Dean and have me expelled. </p>
<p>Now disregard that whole story because no one gets that kind of luck. Cheating is a big deal, avoid it going on your record at all costs. My situation was also somewhat lacking in evidence and I had plenty of adults on my side, but if I college were to hear about it, I’d be royally screwed.</p>
<p>I’m not telling you to leave it off there if you think you’ll get an acceptance rescinded, but if you don’t think the cheating contract will go to the admissions counselor’s desk, do yourself a favor and let it accumulate dust in some file cabinet somewhere.</p>
<p>It’s on the record that stays with me until I graduate. I think I’ll ask my counselor about it.</p>