A few years ago I was caught cheating on a placement exam. The school I was caught at for cheating, I only registered for one other class but I have no other credits to transfer over from that school. I graduated from a different university but now am applying for PT grad schools and on the common application it asks if I “Have you ever been disciplined for student conduct violations (e.g. academic probation, dismissal, suspension, disqualification, etc.) by any college or school?”
The thought process right now for me is to click “no” because I am not transferring anything over from the other school, but the thought of me lying and them catching on is worse then telling the truth. I also think if I click “yes” it will automatically disqualify me from admissions. If someone can please help that would be great.
Thank you,
You have identified some important issues. Consider the possible loss of any future professional license if it was revealed not only that you were accused of cheating, but also lied about that occurrence once or twice (grad school application & professional license application).
Might be best to admit to the cheating incident & share how you have learned & grown from that experience (although this thread suggests otherwise).
Whether you have credits to transfer or not, you attended. You have to send that transcript. You have to explain the incident. This is what I did. This is what I learned. This is how I have grown, and why I will never do that kind of thing again.
Lying on a college application will most likely disqualify you for PT school. This pattern of dishonesty is concerning to me as a health professional.
Wait. You were caught cheating. So your plan is to lie about it?
So when you get caught-- and you will-- you come off as a cheater and a liar?? And that’s your plan?
I would rethink this. And I would maybe rethink a value system that includes cheating and lying.
You have to be honest when you sign your application.
When you apply for grad school, and sign your state licensing agreements, you’ll be asked again about conduct. Do you seriously want to lie?
As another health professional, I am also uncomfortable with your professionalism in your ease of deception and questionable ethics.
Just be honest. Did you report the cheating to the second university where you completed your undergrad degree?
Wait, your biggest worry is what’s the most expedient thing to do? Wow.