jonnathan

But as for reporting him, it's something that's up to you. I personally wouldn't, but if you see it necessary, then go for it. It'd be very unfair for him to get into a school you really love only because he's cheated.

Davidabb84

I can stop reading the thread right there and tell you you're wrong.

I did read the rest of the thread, you'll definitely look like a huge a-hole, and you will be one too. Tell the kid with the picture to do it himself, or let him get to college and fail miserably. Don't rat someone out just because you dislike them personally.

. will not just "accept one of you." You are being HYPERcompetitive.

Aerobug

First of all, how did you get a picture of him cheating? Wouldn't it also be considered cheating to be flipping out a camera/phone to take a picture during a test, even if the person wasn't using the camera in this way?

Second of all, don't just assume that ANY school looks at your high school and says "Oh, those (high school name) kids...we don't want them here, we'll take only one." They look at every applicant to see if they qualify. To be honest, though he may have an academic edge GPA-wise, I think you have a better chance essay-wise if you are honest and show how sincere you are about learning, rather than being the guy next to you who cheats to get into his dream school.

Third of all, say he does get accepted and you don't -- do you really want to go to a school that will accept the cheater over the genuine student?

HarveyMuddLove

so many logical fallacies in aerobug's argument...

colleges know very little about each applicant gleaning info from gpa, scores, essays etc, how would they know who cheats and who doesn't?

also, in some schools, a college will actually only select one student (happened at my school with many different colleges)

finally, it would not be considered cheating if you only took a pic of him cheating...no admin/authority will accuse you of cheating for that LOL. How else do you prove someone is cheating besides just claiming on your word.

@OP, report that ****, cheaters never prosper. Make sure he doesn't prosper NOW

tiger15

OP,

If you don't want to risk defamation because of turning someone in (even though it's the right thing to do), why don't you just turn it in anonymously to the teacher either through e-mail or leaving it on his desk or something? That way, your reputation and conscience stay clear.

CSIHSIS

I'm kind of wondering what this incriminating picture illustrates. Looking around the room? Texting someone? xD

Also, don't bother trying to keep it secret because word will get out and everyone will know it was you.

alwaysleah

Aerobug, your argument makes no sense. And how is . supposed to magically know the kid is a cheater and not accept him? Transcripts are reported with the understanding that the graded were earned honestly.

jandjdad

Before you turn the classmate in, think long and hard and remember the law of unintended consequences. You may be the one to suffer the negative results. What if the school suspends him? Likely it will turn to litigation, which school districts don't want and he will have the right to face his accuser, you. You will be seen as the 'rat' that turned him in. Do you want to spend your entire senior year watching out for his friends who may want to exact revenge on you?? What if the school decides that it is not worth the trouble of taking action? Then you have created a firestorm and the only blowback is on you.... Your motives are already suspect as he is your enemy/rival and there are unanswered questions.. I don't justify cheating but ask yourself if it's worth the possible outcomes before you take action.. Too often we can't unring that bell or put the toothpaste back in the tube. Work hard, get good grades and worry only about yourself. Karma will take care of him....some day..

alwaysleah

^First of all, it is unlikely that a kid is going to bring up a lawsuit when he was very clearly caught cheating. If he did, that's his problem because he clearly won't win. I can't foresee a lawyer taking this sort of case anyway. What would the kid even sue for? He did something wrong and caught. I see no potential lawsuit. Secondly, a school is not going to ignore legitimate, verified evidence of cheating.

paying3tuitions

This has been a good discussion. Some personal identifying information was removed. Thanks to all who contributed.