<p>I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with the student conduct committee. I am rising sophomore and got caught cheating on a midterm last spring. The information was sent to the dean who then referred it to the committee. I am guilty. I am scared out of my mind. I haven't even told my parents or friends because I don't want anyone to look down on me. I have always been a good student and a great person. I just lost myself last year and went through a tough time. That's not an excuse for my actions but it's the truth. I don't know what to do or what to expect. Will I be suspended? Expelled? On my record? Not be able to go to grad school? Any advice would be appreciated. Should I admit to it, or deny til you die?</p>
<p>dude…most people usually just fail the test they were cheating on…u should be fine</p>
<p>It probably will go on your permanent record, especially since it’s at the high school level. You will also get a 0 on the test you cheated on.</p>
<p>I’m in college </p>
<p>Your school probably has a published policy on academic honesty. The possibilities are spelled out there and you need to look at them to see what might happen. Since they have not expelled you yet (I take it you are registered for the Fall and have started classes already), it is likely that you will have whatever first offense punishment is in the rules. Perhaps you have already failed the exam and the course for last spring and that will be it. Once you know the policy, you will be better able to judge how to prepare for the student conduct committee hearing. My advice is not to make excuses but make it clear that you don’t intend to do it again and then don’t.</p>