Do detentions count as disciplinary actions on college apps?

I got a detention recently and I'm a bit concerned. Does detention count as a disciplinary action when it comes to reporting on college applications? Or are colleges more concerned about more serious infractions?

Detentions typically do not count as disciplinary actions that need to be reported on college applications. Colleges are usually more concerned about serious infractions, such as academic dishonesty, suspension, expulsion, or criminal offenses.

That being said, if your school has a specific policy that categorizes detention as a disciplinary action, you may need to report it. Different schools have different policies, so it's important to consult your school's definition of disciplinary action to determine whether or not you'll need to report your detention.

However, even if you do report a minor infraction such as a detention, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on your college admissions chances. In most cases, colleges understand that students are not perfect and may make mistakes. If needed, you can use the additional information section of the college application to address the detention and explain what you learned from the experience.

Always remember to be honest and transparent on your college applications. It's better to disclose a minor infraction rather than risk concealing information that could lead to consequences later on.