Should high schools be required to disclose disciplinary actions against applicants?

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<p>The common app supposedly included a controversial question about disciplinary actions this year.</p>

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<p>"This academic year marked the first one in which the Common Application, soon to be used by more than 300 colleges, included a question about discipline of students. The question was added after considerable discussion and reflected a growing national debate over crime on campus and the appropriate responsibilities for colleges to protect students -- sometimes from other students."</p>

<p>I think it is a good idea. In fact, high schools should be required to report discipline problems and misconduct during the college app process. Furthermore, there should be a way for colleges to find out about criminal convictions and DWI/DUI.</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>I would be in favor of reporting any violent or bullying incidents by a student. Other incidents, no. I knew of an outstanding student who was caught by security personnel and suspended for urinating on a wall after regular school hours because the locker room door was locked and he absolutely had to go. That sort of thing should not be reported.</p>

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<p>All disciplinary actions should be reported. It can be up to the colleges to decide how to evaluate the circumstances and whether that particular infraction is a problem.</p>