<p>Hi Everyone! </p>
<p>It's my first time on here so I'm sorry for any errors (i.e. posting this discussion in the wrong topic, etc.)</p>
<p>I started my UC application today. I know it's a bit early to start but I know that the first semester of my senior year is going to be really busy so that's why I'm starting earlier. </p>
<p>During my high school career, I got cited two times for academic dishonesty. There are no words to express my regret for both of those decisions; however, since I did the crime, I served the time and have bettered myself since then. (None of my citations ended in suspensions or being dropped from the class. It was just cited on my record.) </p>
<p>Now here's my question: Do I disclose my violations in my application? </p>
<p>I'm sorry if this seems like an obvious question to answer. I'm just not sure if telling the universities I'm interested in would help me more or hurt me. </p>
<p>Thanks, everyone! </p>
<p>Yes. If there is a place on the UC app to report disciplinary actions then you must report them. When you submit the app you electronically sign a document that says “I understand that withholding information or giving false information may be cause for denial of admission, withdrawal of an admission offer, registration cancellation, expulsion, or revocation of a University of California degree.” And remember that if you must send your transcript to the UCs after your accepted. And if the disciplinary action has been cited on your records and you didn’t report it where indicated on the app…bad things could happen. </p>
<p>Thanks saif235 for your help! I will be sure to note them in my application. </p>
<p>Do you or anyone else know how to best approach writing about the violations?</p>
<p>My plan is to explain the situation surrounding the incident and also include how I take full responsibility over my actions and have improved since then.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for all your help! 
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<p>What is academic dishonesty? Is that cheating in those high school classes and the teacher caught you?</p>
<p>Te4mVygrin: Yes, that is what it is. </p>
<p>Dang, I’m sorry dude. Usually my school is more lenient on that; they don’t want to screw up any kid’s life for having an instance of cheating on their record. I was instilled with the notion that “if you cheat, you’re done with your academic career.” I don’t know if that’s actually true, but I would think that colleges take cheating VERY seriously. If you have been cited TWICE for cheating, it’s a lot worse than just doing it once… You did it once and didn’t learn and got caught again. In all honesty, not trying to be a dick or anything, but your applications will be heavily dragged own by those two instances. I wish you the best of luck</p>
<p>Edit: What I mean by being more lenient is that most teachers will just give you a zero for that assignment rather than report you to the honor council. </p>
<p>@MrWiggles: No offense taken at all! I appreciate the honesty. I know my chances are low, but hey, to me, it’s worth a shot (even if it’s a long one). If all else fails, community college is always an option. (I know, the dreaded CC.) </p>
<p>@lpjkl09 It’s okay man. Even if you go to a CC, doesn’t mean you’re done. In fact a CC near where I live has guaranteed admission to some pretty good schools if you just meet their GPA requirements after 2 years at the CC. And also you get to live local for another 2 years and so it’s pretty chill. I have a friend who didn’t do jack ■■■■ in high school went to CC and ended up at UVa. </p>
<p>Good luck on your apps!!</p>
<p>I know this isn’t really the place to give a motivational talk; however, I just want to give this message to anyone that is in a similar situation that I am (or just wants a little word of encouragement 
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<p>Don’t sell yourself short. I obviously don’t know the circumstances surrounding your situation or what you’re feeling, etc. But I honestly believe that whatever happened does NOT define you as a student. Now I’m not going to say that what happened won’t have some sort of consequence, BUT anyone that tells you that you’re never going to get anywhere just because of a mistake can stick it. I’m a true believer in if you want it enough, you can do it. Maybe not in the way planned, but you’ll get there. </p>
<p>@MrWiggles: Thanks! </p>