College Acceptance Question... PLEASE HELP?

Question

I was suspended 3 days in 10th grade for drinking at a school retreat is this going to make it much harder to get into the colleges I want??? Any help will be appreciated.

Answer 1

No, it won't hurt you. Colleges only get transcripts from your school, and this won't be on your transcript. It will be in your high school's file, and they can use it against you if you should make other mistakes like this, but it won't go to prospective colleges. The only way it could harm you is if people at your school who write your letters of recommendation mention it.

Answer 2

Actually, contrary to what the responders before me have told you, most colleges do ask if you've been suspended/expelled at any time during your high school career. And, even if you lied and said no, that 'permanant record' that they say no one is allowed to see? Your guidance counselors WILL tell colleges of any serious actions taken against you by the school. And yes, that does influence our thinking because it's not up to admissions to decide, depending on the severity of the charge -- it's up to the Dean of Students to decide whether or not they'll allow you as a student.

Your best bet is to be truthful about the incident, and if the application gives you space to write a personal statement, write about that and how much you've grown, what a stupid decision it was and what you learned from it. We want to see that you've grown from stupid mistakes.

But yes, it will always comes out. Honesty is the best policy, and being up front is even better.

Answer 3

No it is not. Schools will tell you that something is going on your "permanent record" but all that means is that it's getting put in a file they're not allowed to show anybody. They tell you that stuff to scare you, but they would have a world of legal consequences if they really shared that information with anyone. You will be fine, but don't lie on your college application. I've never seen one ask about juvenille disciplinary issues, but if it does, don't try to cover. Colleges know that teenagers drink and most of them don't really care, so if they ask about it, tell the truth, tell what you learned form it, and let it go like the non-issue that it is.

Answer 4

i might say that it is better to basically get solid grades, take a brilliant form of AP training, volunteer (community provider fairly enables), confirm you have some extracurriculars (golf equipment, communities, even if), and to jot down solid utility essays. Technically speaking, praying won't boost your possibilities of being general into one college or yet another. whether you spend a week immediately in prayer, you're unlikely into Harvard on a 75 universal and 1600 SAT.

Answer 5

No -- it won't matter if you have good grades and SAT scores. Your HS will only send your transcripts to colleges -- and minor suspensions don't show up on that.

It is unlikely that anyone you ask to write a recommendation for you will mention it in their letter.

Concentrate on your academics for the rest of your time in HS and you will get into some college.

Good luck

Answer 6

I think they would be more interested in your GPA and test scores then one mistake back in 10th grade. If it comes up, just let them know that was a long time ago and you've grown up since then.

good luck

Answer 7

Does it show up on your transcripts? I can't imagine that it does. So, no, I don't think this is going to pose a problem.

Answer 8

i think yes because drinking isnt good 4 educational mind especially @ such a young age.
but ur schoolwork will make a bigger difference