What if I just lied

woogzmama
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:27:34 +0000

I second austinmshauri. I have mentioned in several threads that I heard an admissions director state that they receive several anonymous tips each year, and they do follow up on them. All it would take is a rival (or parent, or teacher) to catch wind of the lie, and the colleges would hear about it. Your adviser is also expected to sign off on your application(s), and to mention any outstanding accomplishments in a letter. Large public universities often do not ask for a letter of recommendation, but they might conduct random checks. The simple truth is that - like most minor crimes - you can probably get away with it, but the risks if you’re caught outweigh any potential benefits. Any extracurricular activities that would really tip the scale in your favor are the ones that can most easily be verified. This sort of behavior can escalate quite quickly, until the perpetrator is eventually caught. The simplest answer is “Don’t!”