Drug Suspension

<p>Hello. May I start by presenting all of the fine aspects of the student I am??? I am a junior at 15 as I did skip a grade. I am the editor in chief of the yearbook, a flutist in the band, a member of CSF, and member of a "rigorous" AP track at my school. I am ranked number 6 out of 544 students, mainly because I just couldn't get my act together to turn a B+ into at least an A- (3.9 non-weighted GPA, 4.7 weighted GPA). I do a good part of volunteering, mainly in my church band and at a museum, sometimes the library. I used to be in National Honor Society, but, as I regret, I was dismissed. This happened because of some MAJOR stupidity on my part: A close friend offered me and some other friends parts of a pot brownie during a school-related activity. I was just curious and I consented. It was my first time, and I didn't know what to expect, so I really freaked out and was having an episode. I told an adult, as I thought I was going to die. I know; I jeopardized everything I worked for these past years. I wish had been more judicious, but a 3 day suspension was already inflicted upon myself and two other girls for eating it. A 5 day for the boy who brought it. I am very concerned at my chances of college admission now. I always wanted to attend a prestigious school, but now I fear it's out of the question. How harshly will colleges view this incident??</p>

<p>Part of that depends on the way it appears in your college records, including your guidance counselor’s report. You should ask your GC exactly how the will be presented.</p>

<p>The good news is that you are a junior. For regular decision apps, you have a whole year to stay out of trouble. On applications that give you a chance to discuss extenuating circumstances, you can tell your story just as you did here and make the point that a year has passed with no further misbehavior. Your guidance counselor can make the same point, and that will carry a lot of weight. Keep up your grades and activities to cement your case.</p>

<p>EDIT. And I really mean it about telling your story the way you’ve told it here. It’s usually hard to believe that a student who gets caught high or in possession was only guilty that one time. In your case, it’s clear that you got caught <em>because</em> it was your first time. You and your GC really need to drive that point home.</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your time and advice. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. I will be sure to talk to my GC after break ends.</p>

<p>It will hurt your chances like a torpedo but, the titanic didn’t sink because of a torpedo! </p>

<p>The fact you freaked out and had an episode after sharing parts of a pot brownie is the cute and believable part. </p>

<p>lmao and your cc username is a drug reference. You’re a good student, schools will accept you, but it will likely hold you back in some way. </p>

<p>Daughter caught smoking pot in bathroom and 3 day suspension. She got into all her choices not Duke and your stats are amazing. Chicago school. U of M and Northwestern UIUC Ohio State and a fee other state schools </p>

<p>Wow, congratulations to her and thanks for your time!!</p>