Let me preface this by saying that I did something wrong and I take full responsibility for it. I am a senior in high school and have been busy with college and scholarship applications. Last week, when I went to turn one scholarship form to my counselor, I was told she was out of town for a few days. With the deadline approaching, all I could think about was my father's constant reminders to complete the application and turn it in. So I filled out my counselor's section myself. Today I was called to the principal's office. The counselor was back and she noticed that she was not the one who filled out the scholarship. I readily admitted to them that I did something wrong and assured them that I had never done anything like that before. I am number one in my class, am president of the Honor Society, and have always been a good student. I just don't know what possessed me to do something I knew was wrong. I assured them that I had done nothing wrong on any other applications, but I can't help but feel they don't trust me at all and all of my hard work has gone down the drain. What are the possible repercussions? How much trouble am I in? I have already told my parents the whole thing, and they have spoken to the principal, who says that he will do a thourough check on how to handle the situation. I promised him he would not find any more discrepancies in my files, but he simply dismissed my claims. The counselor seemed more understanding when I apologized, but I am worried about what she thinks about my character. I am planning to talk to her on my own tomorrow. Is that a good idea? How should I handle this? Have any of you been in similar situations? Is there anyone to console me (or tell me how dumb I am - Don't worry, I can take it)? I just feel so vulnerable right now, and I thought releasing my feelings here would help me feel better.
Hey, you screwed up, and you may have to learn a tough lesson. You will just have to admit you are wrong, AND DON'T MAKE ANY EXCUSES. If everything you said in your post is true however, you sound like a great kid. Learn from this and move on.
Dude, Do not worry about it. If your past credentials are as good as you say, a little slip of the character should not hurt any. Especially if you were under a deadline. This may seem huge now, but it really isn't. You will be out of High School in a month or so, and college is so much more important. DD
#1 in your class, honors society, and ya can't even spell "person"...tsk tsk... Trust me, when you get to college and you're up at 2 am cramming for an English Lit midterm while your roommate is in the bunk above you smoking a joint and getting a BJ from a some sorority chick, you'll laugh at how insignificant this little problem really is...
I don't think it's really that big of a deal, but if you're really that good of a student, then you should have used better judgment for your own sake so as not to limit your opportunities. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you, it doesn' t negate all of your accomplishments up until now.
My question is, did the scholarship form you committed forgery on actually get mailed out or did the school catch it first? If they caught it, no harm was really done. If it was sent out, kiss that particular scholarship goodbye. I don't think the damage would go further than that. If your school is worth anything, the forgery is probably a big deal to them. So, you'll get some short-term heat from them. But really, long-term it won't hurt that bad I would doubt. Apologize, take your licks and then don't think twice about it. Also, don't do it again, that was dumb.
A-Train has wisdom here. Yes, you screwed up, but we all have one way or another. Be of good cheer. This will be behind you sooner than you think.
Kiss your sweet azz goodbye... Everyone makes mistakes and it may seem to you now that you did this at the most unopportune time, but it'll pass... HCC or ACC will be awaiting you with open arms...
Forgery? You're not going to some white collar resort prison. You're going to a Federal Pound me in the ass prison.
Dude don't sweat it. Adults expect this crap from students. The Principal and Counselor, if they are worth a ****, know the constitution and character of their pride and joy valedictorian and will see this for what it was. No biggee. They'll spook you and all that but don't sweat it. Also, do what Double D says and strive for the top bunkj and blowskie. I remember back when I was in HS, I had the same stuff going for me as you..Class President, Honors student, prom king all that crap..Mr. Spring High School type stuff...and I got busted red friggin handed getting drunk at a school function. I thought my life was over. But a week later and it was forgotten. Don't sweat it bro. Top Bunk
Wow Chance...you were that smart?!? Amazing. Well qwerty, you should be honest and tell them... "With the deadline approaching, all I could think about was my father's constant reminders to complete the application and turn it in. So I filled out my counselor's section myself." Good luck to you.
