<p>I have recently found out that my son lied about his ACT score. Not to me, but to the people at his school; he told them all that he got a 36. (He actually got a 35). He is incredibly smart and hangs out with smart people, so that score may not be too much of a surprise for the people at school. However, he said he was asked for an interview recently (which he declined). He is now worried that somehow the truth may come out by a counselor or someone that knows his real score, especially if word gets out too much. If this were to happen, he would be extremely embarrassed and may even be bullied for being a liar. Is this a real risk for him? What advice should I give him?</p>
<p>he can just say he misread or interpreted only a sub score. it’s not a biggie. as long as he doesn’t lie on apps</p>
<p>There are several things wrong with this post.</p>
<p>For starters I’d like to highlight “He is incredibly smart and hangs out with smart people”.</p>
<p>No offense, but if the type of crowd you’re hanging our with could potentially ridicule you on basis of misrepresenting your score by 1 number, there’s a problem.</p>
<p>Being bullied for saying you got a 36 when you got a 35 is pathetic. Sure, being a liar is bad, but being bullied for something as ridiculous as this is absurd.</p>
<p>If this is what the so-called “smart kids” do, I’d suggest he ditch them right away.</p>
<p>35 is a great score. I would ask guidance not to share his score. Some schools give a plaque/award for perfect scores. If this is the case, there is very little you can do.</p>