Over the past year, colleges and universities across the country have seen an enormous increase in cheating. As a result, many students, even those who did not cheat, are becoming swept up in what seems like hysteria to accuse students of cheating. The consequences of...
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I Cheated in School and Was Caught – What Can I Do Now?
Several times a week, I get phone calls from students letting me know that they made a mistake and broke their school’s honor code by committing an academic integrity violation. Some schools, like many of the Ivy League schools, still make students appear before...
The Potential Dangers Of Online Proctoring Services – A Lawyer For Students Discusses.
Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have gone online. When students take exams, many times they are being monitored with an online proctoring service. Two popular programs are ProctorU and Honorlock. These programs utilize a student’s computer camera to...
Can I be disciplined for violating COVID safety rules at college? A lawyer for college students discusses.
Some colleges have started the process of allowing students to return to campus for in-person learning. However, with that comes many new restrictions. One such restriction involves on-campus housing or university operated off-campus housing and the number of guests...
Accused of cheating on an online exam? Tips from a defense attorney for students.
Many colleges and universities are switching to online classes. With that, many students will be taking online exams. While this is not an entirely new concept, for many students this could be a first experience with online examinations. Many students may be tempted...
Top Three Code of Conduct Violations in College
Every year, colleges and universities all over the country accept students into their schools. With the excitement of new experiences, meeting new friends, and adjusting to college life, students often overlook one of the most important documents they should read –...
What happens when your ACT score is under investigation? A lawyer answers.
By the time you receive the letter of investigation from the ACT, an internal investigation has already happened. A review of test scores can be triggered for many reasons. It could happen because of an outside report by another test taker or statistical analysis from...
What happens when your SAT score is under review? Advice from a lawyer for students.
You log into your College Board account on SAT score release day. Your heart drops, your score has been flagged and is under review. What does this mean? It could happen because of an outside report by another test taker or statistical analysis from inside College...
Accused of cheating or plagiarism after graduating. Can a university rescind your degree?
You worked hard for your degree and celebrated graduation. You move on to a career in your field and start to build a professional reputation. Suddenly, you are contacted by your university and accused of academic dishonesty. Years have passed since graduation, how is...
What happens if you are accused of cheating or plagiarism at UCLA? An attorney answers.
University of California, Los Angeles is a public university located Los Angeles, California. UCLA has a strong academic reputation and students are expected to demonstrate excellence. This high-stake environment can pressure students into making poor decisions....