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I am applying to master's programs right now and am in a bind. My professor accused me of academic misconduct in one of my undergraduate classes. I had asked a question on an online forum about an assignment and posted a short excerpt of my work. This had not been an issue with other professors. This professor was strongly against posting anything online, he found my post online and stated that I violated his rule of knowingly or unknowingly making my solutions available to other students. I felt this was a stretch, but the school sided with the professor and he will Fail me for the class. My school says the records of this academic misconduct process are sealed, and there will be no notation on my transcript, just the failed grade. Graduate school applications ask if one has been involved in any type of academic hearings and to explain the circumstances. The application also asks me to explain any failed grades. I fear if I disclose all this information it will hurt my application. As far as I know the graduate school will not be able to find out there was any misconduct. Unless they contact student affairs and I permit them to see those records. Any guidance on what I should do? Thank you.