Chance of getting into top grad schools w/ disciplinary record...

[Aforannie]

Hi guys,

My GRE is 165+166+5, and my gpa is 3.5. I got three strong recommendation letters, two RA research experiences and one research with fellowship. I plan to apply for top social sciences MA programs, but I am gonna admit that in my freshman year at college, I used a calculator during a math final exam which required students not to use calculators. Thus, I have an academic dishonesty record (although it's not on my transcript, I got a C for that course after getting 0 on the final).

I'm 100% responsible for that misconduct and I will confess and wrote a letter to admission offices/the online apps. My dean said that she would help me write a letter to admission offices as well to support me. I certainly understand that it's my fault, and I'm gonna be honest with it and show my academic progress after that. I'm wondering if the chance of getting into top social sciences programs is gonna be 0?

Thank you guys so much!!!

[Accpsy]

2 hours ago, Aforannie said:

Hi guys,

My GRE is 165+166+5, and my gpa is 3.5. I got three strong recommendation letters, two RA research experiences and one research with fellowship. I plan to apply for top social sciences MA programs, but I am gonna admit that in my freshman year at college, I used a calculator during a math final exam which required students not to use calculators. Thus, I have an academic dishonesty record (although it's not on my transcript, I got a C for that course after getting 0 on the final).

I'm 100% responsible for that misconduct and I will confess and wrote a letter to admission offices/the online apps. My dean said that she would help me write a letter to admission offices as well to support me. I certainly understand that it's my fault, and I'm gonna be honest with it and show my academic progress after that. I'm wondering if the chance of getting into top social sciences programs is gonna be 0?

Thank you guys so much!!!

I do not know for sure however I would say that 1. It happened early enough in your undergrad career that you had time to showcase your true ability 2. It is great that you have a dean who is supporting you. If you’re letters of recommendation are strong  I’d say that would be likely to consider you. However during an interview they would likely ask you but it seems as though you are willing to be candid and take responsibility. I say you have a good shot! 

[Aforannie]

32 minutes ago, Accpsy said:

I do not know for sure however I would say that 1. It happened early enough in your undergrad career that you had time to showcase your true ability 2. It is great that you have a dean who is supporting you. If you’re letters of recommendation are strong  I’d say that would be likely to consider you. However during an interview they would likely ask you but it seems as though you are willing to be candid and take responsibility. I say you have a good shot! 

Thank you Accpsy!!!

[Aforannie]

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