<p>yeah...to clarify i just paraphrased something too close to the original without citation, i'm not a mad cheater lol</p>
<p>i might be able to drop the class but there will be a record of it, and i reallly do hope my counselor doesn't find out</p>
<p>"something" is rather vague.</p>
<p>See, if it was that trivial, you could explain it. I often list points I've read from somewhere off the top of my head without citation, without penalty.</p>
<p>it was...a couple paragraphs :(
yeah not really trivial. this was for a 10-page paper, which i admit i got tired of writing</p>
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i'm not going to apply to any ivy leagues (mainly because i feel i don't deserve to go to any) but i still want to try for some other good schools
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go Ahead and apply..."the should've that could've"... Apply and the worst is that you get Rejected. Something you are EXPECTING, if you are expecting it...what is the harm from the "I'm sorry to Inform you"... You might not have a great chance but if you have the money go ahead an apply...</p>
<p>I guess the best thing to do would be to report the truth when you apply, I know it must be hard to... but I think Colleges will respect someone who truly made a Mistake and is willing to accept, admit, and even Sacrifice for it for moral integrity. So even though they will probably reject you, they might respect your honesty to an extent that they might just look at you. But it will take more then checking off the 'yes' on the "Have you ever Cheated or Plagiarized" box on the application.
like stated from the poster above: "the number of moral and ethical lines you have to mentally cross to cheat is so great, that I have a very hard time writing it off as a one-time simple mistake."
I won't lie, your chanced will have shot down because they see 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'C'.... and will think that you got lazy... without or with explanation... your chances are harmed. Don't give up though, someone who doesn't try never wins... might as well and try and hit the Lottery... right? (not saying your chances are that slim)
Best of luck... I hope you get in where you want to go...</p>
<p>Plagiarism is one of those cardinal sins. Unfortunately people don't usually distinguish "types" of plagiarism and all transgressions are put into the same category. How close to the original was it? Why didn't you cite it? Did you know when you were doing it that you were trying to get away with something? Or was it something you thought was okay? All questions to ask yourself for your future writing assignments, and for possible expanations if you decide to explain.</p>
<p>Actually on the common app it asks if you have ever cheated/had bad behavior/ etc that led to a suspension or academic probation. So unless your plagiarism resulted in any form of suspension or severe punishment other than that 0 you got, then you don't have to mention it.</p>
<p>I think you should have a talk with your teacher and ask what s/he is planning to do with this. If he does in fact report it to your counselor, talk with your counselor and see what can be done (so that it won't completely defile your records).</p>
<p>the best thing to do would to actually check the applications to find out whether or not you are going to have to tell the colleges anyways. im sure that you wont have to but your counselor might be obliged. thats usually only if its a second or third offense. anyways, don't put too much stress on yourself because you have to realize that there are a lot of other kids out there who make mistakes. you'd be surprised how many kids i know who either got suspended or caught cheating and still got into schools like UNC chapel hill. the most important thing is to take responsibility for your actions if you have to explain them. nobody wants excuses at this point, they want to hear your remorse and what steps you've taken to ensure that you will never plagiarize again. besides, the ivies are overrated anyways.</p>