<p>AdmissionsDan:</p>
<p>Can you read this thread and tell me what JHU does to keep dishonest people away?</p>
<p>When I first read the title of this thread, I thought it was a question about how JHU roots out applicants from Long Island -- LIers -- get it? And in that sense I would have taken offense since I am orginally from Long Island, NY and proud of it (well to a degree). The word is "Liars"!</p>
<p>But seriously, a very interesting conversation is taking place on that thread you provided. Questions of honesty and integrity are quite important in the admissions process for every University. Each and every applicant signs a statement when submitting their application that simply asserts that all information provided in the application is "factually correct and honestly presented." (Words taken from JHU's application.)</p>
<p>You ask about what JHU does to make sure our applicants are presenting honest information, and unfortunately I am going to choose not to provide a detailed comment. There are parts of our review process that are confidential and this is one of those parts. Every school has their own policy on confirming the accuracy of application information, and we choose to keep this confidential so that the rare students that does choose to be dishonest does not figure out away around our methods.</p>
<p>What I can tell you is that in my 9+ years of experience in college admissions, cheaters/liars/"applicants without integrity"/plagiarizers/etc. get caught more often than most would think. The horror stories I could tell. Admissions counselors are well trained at what we do and can in most circumstances read between the lines. Additionally, we have good working relationships with the guidance community and do not hesitate to pick-up the phone for a chat with a guidance or college counselor.</p>
<p>JUST DON'T DO IT.</p>
<p>Finally, the most important piece of advice I can provide is to not to become overly concerned with such an issue in the admissions process. Focus on yourself, focus on your own application, and don't become focused on what others are doing. That is our job.</p>