<p>For example let's say I'm writing about Karate. And the thing is I never got a black belt, but I was really close to it.</p>
<p>In my essay can I just exaggerate a little and say I did reach my goal of getting a black belt?</p>
<p>That’s not an exaggeration. It’s a lie. No, it’s not ok. Lying on your app can lead to revocation of your acceptance.</p>
<p>Exaggeration is only acceptable when you convey something in such a way that it seems better than it is but is still correct; what you are asking about is, as griffen correctly points out, a lie, which is not acceptable.</p>
<p>okay thanks for the heads up :)</p>