<p>I don’t really see why it matters whether OP is jealous or not, or what her motivation is. All that matters is whether she has a sincere belief that plagiarism occurred.</p>
<p>If he is willing to accept that he is doing it because he is jealous that is fine, but he shouldn’t report her whilst lying to himself that he is doing it because “it is the right thing”.</p>
<p>Go for it. But you HAVE to keep updating this thread, sounds interesting.</p>
<p>I think it is okay to “do the right thing” while also being jealous at the same time. Many people may understandably be jealous of those who attend UCLA - a great university that is very difficult to get into. Those feelings do not negate one’s moral obligation or desire to report cheaters who go to UCLA. What is important is that OP has reliable information upon which to conclude that the student in question has cheated. No one should make an accusation of cheating or lying lightly, because if it has no basis in fact but only in malice, such accusation might possibly be legally actionable as defamation, libel or slander.</p>
<p>You certainly have some incorrect info. A 6 on an AP exam just does not exist. This diminishes the rest of your case against her, but if you’re sure she cheated, reporting her might be the best thing to do.</p>
<p>Bubbles, [AP</a> Central - How the Studio Art Portfolio is Graded](<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/196363.html)
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<p>barrk123,</p>
<p>Seriously, u can defile my with anything else but being jealous about her. I don’t really know what I should be jealous about her. I pity her for living in such a life based on lies, and I love my own life and everything I had achieved so far 
By the way, it’s a “she”…tho I dont really mind…</p>
<p>Erin’s Dad,</p>
<p>Thanks for providing the information I wouldn’t know there’s a 6 for AP Art neither if I didn’t hear it from my high school art teacher</p>
<p>unicameral2013,</p>
<p>haha, if I really do it I’ll make sure to let u know 
but i’m still debating with my mind. Overall, she is still a good friend, a nice person (in many ways)…just with a little corrupt moral standard and strong ego lol</p>
<p>Bay,</p>
<p>Thanks for the good points, the support and advices :)</p>
<p>OP, if everything you wrote was true, you had revealed so much detail about your identity that I think you have reached the point of no return. You have to report her now, but maybe you should move out of her family’s apartment first?</p>
<p>Some of the posts here might seem heartless, but that’s nothing compared to the character assassinations you will soon face in the real world. Be prepared.</p>
<p>And yes, UCLA will definitely take action.</p>
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<p>That’s exactly why an accuser’s motivations will be questioned, especially an anonymous one. The first questions will be Why now? Who is this accuser? What do they stand to gain? Very few schools or corporations are going to open themselves up to legal liabilities of accusing an employee/student of wrongdoing without knowing why people are doing what they are doing.</p>
<p>For better or worse, the OP’s ‘friend’ is now part of the UCLA community. Regardless of her standing within the community, the burden of proof still lies with the accuser. The immediate reaction is likely to be one of ‘circling the wagons’ and protecting their own. Furthermore there is the threat of institutional embarrassment in having to answer how someone got through the vetting process undetected.</p>
<p>Finally, and most importantly, we’ve only heard the OP’s side of the story. She wasn’t part of the admissions process and hasn’t been part of any discussions that the ‘friend’ may have already had with UCLA. If even one small piece of the OP’s version is proven inaccurate then likely the validity of the entire accusation will be dismissed. </p>
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<p>Don’t be so sure. Character assassination cuts both ways, given the legal environment we live in, unless there is indisputable evidence, don’t be surprised in absolutely nothing comes of this.</p>
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I am afraid that your continuing to take advantage of the generous discount offered by her family long after making your discovery and your plan to attempt to have her expelled only now that you are planning to move out calls your own moral standards into question.</p>
<p>vinceh,</p>
<p>While I don’t disagree with your reasoning in general, I think the application of it to this instance is overkill.</p>
<p>If I am understanding OP correctly, her only relevant allegation is that the applicant submitted artwork with her application portfolio that is not her own. I do not have an art background, so I don’t know how hard it would be to confirm this fact, but it seems to me that all that UCLA would need to do is find the applicant’s file, and have the art re-looked at by some art faculty at the university. If it is clearly non-original or plagiarized, then UCLA will proceed in any way it deems appropriate. I do not see what OP’s motivations have to do with this at all.</p>
<p>^ Exactly. This is why even an anonymous tip might have been sufficient. The case is completely factual and very easy to prove or disprove. But, like I said, the OP has past the point to remain anonymous, not that she was planning it anyway.</p>
<p>This is not a debatable question. If OP has irrefutable evidence and is not a friend of the accused, then report to UCLA.</p>
<p>Vinceh, please stop attacking the OP and implying that she is lying. Take the situation as it is and stop trying to push ulterior motives, such as protecting one of the “community.” Assuming what OP said is true–that she has evidence–would you report it? Seems like your answer is a resounding “no.”</p>
<p>Perfect answer, re Karma. Live your own life and make it good. You going to invest your energy to do this?</p>
<p>If you have 100% legit evidence, report it.</p>
<p>You should report to UCLA what you know, this is the only way to save her. Assuming what you said is truth.</p>