Caught Cheating on Midterms. Will this affect admissions?

JollyoRanchero
Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:03:02 +0000

I admit that it is very cowardly to hide behind the excuse of my relative falling into a coma, when I should be facing head on about the consequences of my cheating. I hate myself for even thinking of sending a letter of explanation as an option and exploiting my loved one’s coma by stating it is the main reason.

But on the other hand, I am worried about the ‘successfulness’ of my future and do not want this mistake to take away my chances of ‘doing well.’ I feel as though I need to ‘save’ what little there is of my potential, and this is the only way I can think of. I understand everybody’s point of view, as I thought of it myself as well (considering I am living this situation, I can definitely say I have many opinions running through my head), but also please understand my desperation and hopelessness.

I know I definitely deserve these consequences and should have never attempted to cheat; but because this is in the past and I can’t change my actions, I would really appreciate it if people could give advice of what to do onwards. Thank you.