Dismissed from high school with NYU acceptance ED...

TopTier
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:06:04 +0000

I agree with the foregoing predictions of what could happen. However, here is some solid advice. No matter what else:

1. Make NO excuses.

2. Fully acknowledge that you made a significant mistake.

3. Don’t blame the girl (far better to be perceived an honorable guy who erred, than a cowardly one who is blaming/implicating someone else).

4. Accept your punishment(s) with stoicism, even if you believe they are unfair (ditto).

5. GET AHEAD OF THIS ISSUE WITH NYU RIGHT NOW. NYU will unquestionably learn of your dismissal soon. Your opportunity to retain your acceptance will be enhanced by proactively explaining what happened – on your terms and before NYU demands a concise and coherent “pro forma” explanation of this incident (possibly having already near-decided that your admission will be revoked).

6. Critically, you and your parents/advisors must absolutely understand that top universities are currently hyper-sensitive to any – even minor – allegation of sexual misconduct; therefore, your proactivity is ESSENTIAL.

7. If law enforcement becomes involved, retain a highly qualified attorney immediately.