<p>In a supplement for stanford and for my UC application,
I said I entered a jewelry contest in Korea but I didn't win anything. I talk about how I'm motivated to work harder for next years contest.</p>
<p>In reality, I was invited to enter but couldn't because I didn't make the deadline and I am actually aiming to win next year's. </p>
<p>Theres no way for colleges to know the truth right? Especially because it was overseas and I didn't even win anything.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>If you disregard basic ethics you might get away with it. But lying on applications is grounds for expulsion.</p>
<p>I agree with timmow, that is sneaky and that would suck if it came back to haunt you. What do you do if they ask for results from the contest. With colleges that are so exclusive they really do look into applicants and you will never know what will come of it. I would steer clear of that if possible.</p>
<p>When my brother applied to college in one of his personal statements he wrote about how his parents were never around and that he had to take care of his autistic sister all of the time, which is why his grades were bad. It was complete B.S. and he got in. Hahaha.</p>
<p>There is no way for them to find out anyway. I don’t know if they 'll be interested later and ask you to send in some proof. Like the UC does the 10% every year. 10% of the applicants who got it will need to send supplements or some sort of documents or evidence to show that they didn’t lie. I mean if you lie then you can get in a big trouble later but a chance that they will find out is so little.</p>
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<p>As much as I’m disgusted by your lack of moral character, I’ll say that no, they probably won’t know the truth.</p>
<p>I agree with the poster above. Karma works like a boomerang. You shouldn’t lie, just be honest. It could bite you in the future, you know?</p>
<p>You could, but you shouldn’t. If they DO ask for anything, you’re up a creek.</p>
<p>You won’t write a good essay about something that didn’t happen, and it also sounds like the topic of your essay is hard work - and all Stanford and UC applicants work hard. Try shifting the focus to your love of jewelry making, or pick a more original (and more honest) topic.</p>
<p>Also, just imagine if the adcoms are googling around for more information on this “korean jewelry competition” and come up with this thread…i mean, how many others could’ve written about that? would make me toss it out the window.</p>
<p>Honestly, it’s not that big of a deal if you stretch the truth in an essay… But lying on your application can come back and bite you though so be careful (it’s really not worth it)</p>
<p>Yeah you could get caught if they look into your records and information. They might even contact your school’s principals.</p>
<p>I doubt such big schools will be looking into details like that in your essay. In all honestly, no you will not be caught.</p>
<p>You will probably not be caught for lying. However, as other posters have said, consider whether you can write a stellar essay based on this topic. The point of the essay is to show that you can present your thoughts clearly; it’s not a place to reiterate your resume. So, the way I see it, it’s not that big a deal to take a little artistic license, but only if it truly pays off and results in a fantastic piece of written work.</p>
<p>What’s the point in telling a dinky little lie like this? It does you no good, and exposes you to risk.</p>
<p>Did the OP just answer the OP in response #13???</p>
<p>Interesting…good catch.</p>
<p>I just said I want to enter a competition and didn’t lie 
But thanks for your advice!!</p>
<p>chill, you’re safe… It’s not even that big of a deal…I believe that all the comments about moral values etc etc etc bla bla bla are overreacting BS. You won’t “get caught”…do you really think they are going to search in such detail, when they receive thousands and thousands of applications? People…stop acting like kids…college admission is not the “bad guy” …</p>
<p>lying=cheating=flipping burgers for life</p>