I’m a bit of an average student 3.6, and haven’t taken the SAT or the ACT yet (I’m a Junior and scheduled for March 9), I was the SGA Freshman Class President, SGA Sophomore Rep, am a leader in MUN, VP of Debate Club, I am a head for a charity thing my school does, and also am a leader for a packing lunch for homeless thing at my school. I also am fairly active in my church, i’m a part of youth group and go to all our meetings and trips. But, I got suspended for vaping this week, and I’m legit freaking out about it. It’s a one day suspension so it’s minor, but will my target schools be big reaches now??? Will I not get into college because of this mistake?? I was planning to apply to schools like Syracuse, (not for new house or engineering), UVM, Wisconsin-Madison, UD, Northeastern, Penn State (also McGill but that’s kinda random)
Maybe not a problem for Wisconsin-Madison or Syracuse. See this thread: http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/2119062-princeton-review-rankings-related-to-alcohol-consumption.html
You are fine. Move on. Put your time studying for the upcoming tests. A 3.6 is above average. Your doing great. Keep that up.
Just show that you learned from your mistake.
You should be fine. Just don’t let the Juul prevail over your coursework.
Colleges would take a very dim view if you hurt someone else. You didn’t. You will likely have to explain the suspension in a short “I was wrong and I’m sorry” paragraph, but otherwise you should be okay. Stay squeaky clean the rest of high school, though. You really do not want to have to explain two suspensions.
There is usually an essay about doing something over or differently or learning from something… Now you have one essay down BUT there is also an area on the common app to add more information or explain something… This might just go there BUT… Talk with your school /counselor first. It might not even be in your permanent record. Ask if there is anything you can do to have it removed if it is in there.
Even if it is not reported by the school, don’t you still need to answer the question on the common app about discipline honestly?
I agree with @Groundwork2022 - this type of suspension would not cause a college the same concern as cyberbullying or a physical fight. Just do not do it again! A second suspension for the same thing would look like you have not learned anything.
But also, stop vaping before you get addicted and pay some of your money to nicotine companies for the rest of your life while risking higher medical costs and earlier death.
Probably already too late for the OP. Juuls and e-cigarettes are resulting in a massive new wave of nicotine addition. If you are a parent of a middle schooler or high school student, you need to “have the talk” ASAP and let them know what is at stake. If they seem defensive, suspect that they might already be addicted and try to get them some help.
^^^yes, nicotine addiction happens fast. If your kid is addicted they do need professional help as @damon30 stated. True story: a local mom found out her kid was juuling, took all the stuff away and kid had horrible withdrawal symptoms. Needed to be hospitalized, where a doctor proceeded to yell at the mom, telling her basically, ‘what were you thinking?’
How much do you think it will affect the admissions? If I say I learned from it, will it be ignored basically? I’m stressed about it, and I can’t stop thinking. Do you think I have a chance at specifically these schools?
Also, should I ask the school if it’s going to be reported? If it’s not, should I include it at all?
I agree with post #7—even if it’s not reported, you still have to fill out your college applications honestly (they generally ask about suspensions/disciplinary incidents).
At most schools (including those on your current list), as long as you demonstrate remorse and that you have learned from the experience, it will probably be ok, but no one can tell you they know for sure. Religious schools and the service academies could be tougher admits.
Keep doing what you are doing…get good grades, participate in ECs you like and work hard. And stop vaping. Good luck!
There is still not that much stigma with vaping. I would try to not worry about it, or let it distract you. Bring it up with your GC and then follow their advice.
Stop vaping! (if you get caught another time it is really a problem. Once a mistake, twice not so much) Tell the truth on your applications. If you got a one day suspension many people know. One call to a chummy GC or something goes out on a teacher recommendation you signed away your right to see and you are then a liar. Be honest
As you feel this terror about college…ask yourself:
Why am i vaping? Why do I want to get my self addicted? And then have to pay for the privilege for that addiction?
Why am I choosing something that I have to go outside in the rain/cold to do?
Um, thanks, but that doesn’t really help. I quit, but it doesn’t really help when you guys make comments like this. I’ve got it, I’m going to quit, but will this mistake cost me admissions? I don’t need you guys to do it I’ve got parents for that, I don’t need any deep philosophical thing from u.
There are actually two issues: The one the OP brought up concerning his or her disciplinary action and future college applications and the other concerning the OP’s health and well-being. I have my own child, I am not the OP’s parent. I am pretty sure they know full well that they should quit nicotine, but he or she is not asking for help with that. We can say “stop vaping!” or even “stop breaking the rules!” but they already know that. Nicotine addiction is a real problem and there aren’t many good treatment options.
No it won’t cost you admissions. Good for you for quitting.