<p>does ISS count as “suspension”? also, if it does and i write an explanation (it was in 9th grade), how much will it hurt my chances? Moreover, if we are submitting paper material, i heard someone say that we can postmark them by the 4th…how true is this?</p>
<p>bump...please help</p>
<p>yes, i'd call that a suspension. yes, it may hurt unless you have a good explanation. no, i don't think it would be wise to postmark things past the deadline. maaaaaaaaaaaybe the 2nd because of the whole "post offices are closed on new year's day" thing, but it's not something i'd like to test out.</p>
<p>probably exactly what you didn't want to hear. sorry :</p>
<p>idk. i just read someone's essay where he explained an ISS, though. for penn. doesnt mean he had to though.</p>
<p>i dont have to either, but on the secondary school report, they ask the counselor the same question, and if she puts yes and i put no, then im screwed...but if she put no and i put yes, am i still screwed? or will that just make me look very honest?</p>
<p>i'd say it make you look more honest.</p>
<p>do you mind telling what you did?</p>
<p>sure...well i jokingly "threatened" someone (i said that i would kill them) if they messed with me, becuase everyone at our lunch table were just messing around. But this kid took it seriously and told on me...this was all in 9th grade, and i havent gotten in trouble since...Do you guys mind reading my explanations to UPENN:</p>
<p>Though I am not sure if the following constitutes as a disciplinary action, I was subjected to ISS in 9th grade. As a freshman in high school, I jokingly said that I would harm someone if he crossed me. He took it sensitively, and informed the teacher. At that time and age, I could not comprehend the gravity of such an immature threat, and therefore I was punished. This letter is not in any way defending my actions, and I am not proud of what I did. However, within these last three-and-a-half years, I have matured in character and behavior, and have not incurred any other punishment since then.</p>
<p>the first line aint great, but it seems short sweet and to the point. it'll work.</p>
<p>just address it directly, don't be wishy-washy ("i am not sure"). "subjected" makes it sound like it was an unfair punishment, it sounds cinderella. I'd use another word (though i can't think of one right now).</p>
<p>with that, i'm off to bed</p>
<p>thank you very much guys...heres my edited one if anyone wants to read:</p>
<p>In 9th grade, I received ISS. As a freshman in high school, I jokingly said that I would harm someone if he crossed me. He took it sensitively, and informed the teacher. At that time and age, I could not comprehend the gravity of such an immature threat, and therefore I was punished. This letter is not in any way defending my actions, and I am not proud of what I did. However, within these last three-and-a-half years, I have matured in character and behavior, and have not incurred any other punishment since then.</p>
<p>"and age" isnt necessary</p>
<p>"this letter is not meant to defend my actions" <suggestion</p>
<p>very good.</p>
<p>now i'm sleeping</p>