I'm applying to 12 colleges but my counselor told me he would only fill out 5/12 recommendations. So I'm thinking about forging his signature...Is there a way the colleges could find out?
2007-12-13 18:40:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
How would the colleges find out, though? Like do they call the school to confirm the recommendations or something like that. Or is it just if they suspect something is wrong
2007-12-13 18:50:48 · update #1
First off, it's not a felony unless you're actually defrauding someone out of goods or services. You're not doing that - you're lying on your application.
Second, most universities do a background check. Many will make you pay for it. You won't find out if you have to pay for the background check until after you've been accepted (it's called "provisional acceptance").
So just imagine the dilemma you'll face - either you get accepted into your dream school, only to reject the offer and give up your one chance of getting in; or you get to pay a couple hundred dollars to let some agency call you out as a fraud and have the university rescind the offer. Great choice, huh?
Don't be a moron. If the counselor will only do 5 then find someone else for the others. Unless the universities let you photocopy a single letter (and they don't), it's unreasonable to expect him to write you 12 anyway. Imagine if every kid did that? He'd have a full time job writing letters.
It's amazing to me that you'd even consider that you're smarter than the university acceptance committees. Do you REALLY think they haven't thought about this? Find an alternate recommender, or pair down the list. Don't be a fool.
2007-12-13 19:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It is a felony to forge a signature against someone's will, and his integrity is at stake. Most students who try to do things like this make critical errors which alert the school to the fact that something is wrong.
2007-12-14 02:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and you'll regret it if they do.
Honesty
Honesty
Honesty
Lots of schools are very competitive anymore and won't consider someone who isn't honest on their entrance application. B'sides - are you really willing to sacrifice your integrity over a few signatures? Who else can do recommendations for you?
2007-12-14 02:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The world is small and you'd be surprised how many people who work in admissions know other people in their field. I say this because my best friends aunt is one at UT. I swear she know everybody espeically people in academics!
Don't do because if you get busted you could screw up your whole academic career....and your professional career. No one wants to hire a liar.
2007-12-14 02:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by Abby Kasa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your carma
What Goes Around Comes Around Kid...
2007-12-14 02:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not a good idea; if you get caught, I am pretty sure your chances will be ruined everywhere.
2007-12-14 02:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by nothereanymoreomgteh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋