<p>One of my friends broke up with his girlfriend shortly after winter break. This week, she threatened to write letters to the colleges he's applying to (Berkeley, UCLA, a few other UCs, Yale, Amherst) and claim that he lied about his clubs and service hours on his application. He did not lie on his application, but he's freaking out that the fact that she might raise suspicion will hurt his chances, especially since hours per week spent on a club can't be precisely measured (ie 2 hours a week versus 3, nothing too earth-shattering). Everyone is telling him that some e-mail or letter from a random high schooler isn't enough to affect him, but does anyone know the specific policy on this?</p>
<p>Wow. I honestly think that some random letter wouldn't have much significance and even if they do check if his application is clean, you said he didn't lie about anything so I don't think anything too bad can happen.</p>
<p>I can't believe anyone would actually do that. That's a good reason not to tell anyone where you're applying.</p>
<p>It probably wouldn't make a difference. If he really (and I mean really) feels threatened though, he could sue for extortion, or at least talk to someone about it.</p>
<p>If she does send the colleges note, I'm pretty sure it would be libel (if it really is false).</p>
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<p>Including your girlfriend? That seems a little extreme.</p>
<p>Well obviously you'd tell your girlfriend. It's not like you have to keep it a secret, but I wouldn't go around blabbing to everyone all the schools I'm applying to.</p>
<p>Your friend is fine. Colleges would just throw out any letters that aren't from counselors, teachers, coaches or family. A lot of colleges wouldn't even look at family recommendations, so some random girl's letter wouldn't mean a thing. Not to mention the fact that college admissions officers are trained to recognize when people are being deceitful, so an angry girl's letter would be easily recognized for what it is: BOGUS!!!</p>
<p>wow that girl is extremely immature and needs a life. but yeah, like everyone said, if the work he did is true, then he won't have to worry. if a college is suspicious, they could just easily confirm it with the school and his advisors.</p>
<p>Since he didn't lie, he has nothing to worry about. Colleges wouldn't accept the word of some random person. It would be different if she were his guidance counselor. </p>
<p>He should thank his lucky stars that he's not dating her any more. Before he dates again, it would be wise for him to figure out how he ended up dating such a vindictive person. The last thing he needs is another girlfriend like her. Good riddance!</p>
<p>seriously? is she that upset that she would threaten him like that? that's incredibly out of line. i agree with the other posters, tell him not to worry. he hasn't lied, so he can't be punished for not lying. </p>
<p>as for the girl...maybe a shrink would help?</p>
<p>-_- What a biotch...Who would really consider doing that to someone? </p>
<p>After he gets accepted, tell him to try to get back with her and dump her via txt message next time...</p>
<p>If all else fails he should just have his advisors write short letters. Word of a teenager versus word a teacher.</p>