re: lying and cheating
This has been interrupting my sleep for several days. I'm a long time reader, but haven't posted since others usually have all the answers.
This time though, I have some serious concerns, having recently been through the SA application process as a parent. Lying and cheating blatantly on an application is a serious thing. I would think it would be worth a shot to talk to the principal and discuss what this student has been heard bragging about. Even better if you can find someone specifically who overheard the brag. Also, let the principal know about the role of the counselor in the application process and see if the principal might also bring in the counselor for discussion . Possibly the principal can call this student in for a talk.
One of the ways that criminals, in the real world, get caught is that they brag openly about their exploits. This student, if he is indeed guilty as it seems, should learn this lesson sooner than later. Though I agree that this student probably won't make it in an academy honor situation, if things can be addressed at the high school level, then why not see what the principal thinks? Maybe this kid can learn about the honor code now before he's the academy's problem.
Our DS just recieved a TWE today--he does not know yet, returning from his Spring Sport meet tonight. Feeling very worried for him, his confidence and life goals. While he has great $$ academic scholarships as Plans B,C and D, plan A died today. After last Summer Seminar, he had fallen in love with USNA. His stats were apparently model of "whole person" concept: ACT Math 32, ACT English 34, /sat 650 math, 670 reading, 670 writing. "triple Qualified" 7 Varsity Letters, twice Team Captain, MVP of school team, Qualified and competed at State Finals twice already [State finished: Top 32 in Tennis, Top 37 in Cross Country], NHS, Wrote for Newspaper, President of 2 Clubs, officer in JROTC. And his leadership, values and Integrity exactly matching best of best. TWE says no option for NAPS. While still in running for USAFA [2 nominations for there, too], starting to doubt putting a young person through this process. We are not whimpy parents, just wondering why SA do not check accuracy of other Candidates. One unliked kid at same HS got Appoinment, brags about his cheating/lie on USNA application: kid got in but lied, never was team captain or club Pres. Honor Code? For our DS,April 5 a long time to put life on hold to watch liers get in. Yes, imperfect, but 1st year Blue Gold [non alum] not bother to verify basics! Hope good kids get in!
This has been interrupting my sleep for several days. I'm a long time reader, but haven't posted since others usually have all the answers.
This time though, I have some serious concerns, having recently been through the SA application process as a parent. Lying and cheating blatantly on an application is a serious thing. I would think it would be worth a shot to talk to the principal and discuss what this student has been heard bragging about. Even better if you can find someone specifically who overheard the brag. Also, let the principal know about the role of the counselor in the application process and see if the principal might also bring in the counselor for discussion . Possibly the principal can call this student in for a talk.
One of the ways that criminals, in the real world, get caught is that they brag openly about their exploits. This student, if he is indeed guilty as it seems, should learn this lesson sooner than later. Though I agree that this student probably won't make it in an academy honor situation, if things can be addressed at the high school level, then why not see what the principal thinks? Maybe this kid can learn about the honor code now before he's the academy's problem.