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@balloon7775
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 • 4 months ago •
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I’m a current junior who is thinking about applying to NHS in February. However, there is a slight problem dealing with academic dishonesty. Around a month ago I got caught cheating on a retake of a test. We’re allowed to use notecards on tests, so I had the answers written on it. My teacher saw and took the notecard, but allowed me to fill out another one and finish taking the test. I sincerely apologized to my teacher and took full responsibility for my actions. I assured them that it would never happen again. They told me not to worry about it. This incident was never recorded anywhere as far as I know. It’s not on my transcript and I haven’t gotten in trouble with admin either.

It seems that NHS is pretty strict about academic dishonesty when it comes to their applicants. I meet all of the other requirements for NHS but the cheating incident is the only thing holding me back. My question: is it still worth applying? They have a section on the application that allows you to explain the situation if you have been caught cheating/been suspended/had detention; If I mention the incident, will they automatically void my application? What should I do here?

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@kRae
1 answer, 4 votes
 • 4 months ago

Honestly, it sounds like you simply misunderstood the situation instead of cheated. As long the teacher who condemned you isn’t involved with NHS and you can get other teacher recommendations, it likely won’t be too large of an issue. Give the application a shot, and follow the teacher’s instructions to not worry about it. Much of NHS is actually more focused on community service, anyway. Don’t beat yourself up over the mistake, and good luck!

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@_KC_
39 answers, 61 votes
 • 4 months ago

@kRae is correct, it does not hurt to apply, and the most important thing is that there is no record of it

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@Swayam_Jain123
40 answers, 37 votes
 • 4 months ago

I think you should apply since there's no record of it, but not being in NHS isn't the worst thing.

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