Hi everyone,
it is with deep regret that I can say that I got into trouble for something I did at the end of last year. It was a mistake and I learned from it, therefore I didn’t think it would affect BS applications much. However, I got into a small amount of trouble a few days ago, and it wasn’t something very good. It was unintentional, but still bad. I did everything I could to make it right, but do you think it will affect my recommendation letter? I didn’t receive any disciplinary action (such as detention, etc) and these were my first times ever getting into trouble in my life, but this last thing was still bad… But what do you think? Is it even worth it applying to schools anymore?
Well, not knowing what you did, and how the school administration feels about what you did, I would ask them. Being honest, upfront and certainly regretful about your actions should go a long way to determining what your options are. Additionally, coming clean with yourself may also help determine if BS is something that will help you or hurt you.
For example, if it is in regards to underage drinking or drug use, is this a behavior that is a pattern? How are you going to stop yourself from doing this in the future at BS? If it is a behavior such as bullying, how are you going to change the way you treat others and/or react to behaviors of others that piss you off? Cheating, same kind of thing. Maybe a few visits with a therapist might help in the long run. You are the only person that can fix you.
@VACAlover it was by no means underage drinking/drug use… but it was an isolated incident that I didn’t realize was happening and I’ve thought about what I can do to fix it.
Can u specify? It would be helpful in order to properly answer you question.
It depends on what school you want to go to. If you want to go to a military school or a less competitive school, then you can still get in. But you probably wont get into Andover, Exeter, St. Paul’s, etc…