<p>My friend got us both caught when he started talking to me during a test, and we both got referrals. . .</p>
<p>Will a referral this late still basically get me rejected from every college?</p>
<p>There are lots of other topics about cheating. Do a search. </p>
<p>In general, the record may be placed in your academic file, which requires you to notify the colleges you applied to, diminishing but not eliminating your chances.</p>
<p>Was it actual cheating or was it just shooting the breeze? If it was the latter get your parents and a lawyer in there and fight it .</p>
<p>A referral doesn’t usually get put on your records I thought</p>