<p>I am an undergraduate, currently applying to a master's program for communicative sciences/disorders (Speech pathology). I understand that misconducts and the like make it difficult for students pursuing LAW school, but am not sure how heavily this will weigh on my program of interest. Basically, I was charged a fine for damaging a glass item in the campus bookstore (which I refused to pay for because it was an accident) but because of that, ended up paying a whole ton more and had to meet with the Dean! </p>
<p>Anyway, I'm wondering -- will this seriously damage my chances of acceptance? </p>
<p>Also, what would be the consequences if I choose to leave it out of my application? I think this is called 'non-academic disciplinary probation' for 1 year, but not sure if it goes on my record or is the same as a 'misconduct'. </p>
<p>Thank you in advance for all your help -- it's greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>PS: other than this "misbehavior", I consider myself as a competitive applicant because of my many job/internship/volunteer experiences, large loads of upper-division classes, 3.8 GPA, and involvement in an honors society. Do you think the admissions office, upon looking at my application, will overlook my misconduct in this case?</p>