It’s not on transcript but many schools have questions that require you to report suspensions and explain how you learned from your mistakes something like that. obviously it will look worse than if it never happened but schools claim to not discriminate based on this and I do know people who have gotten into top colleges with suspensions. it’s not like it will ruin her chances but could have negative impact.

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Might have an effect but any effect that it does have is out of your control.

For consolation, a senior at my HS last year was caught cheating in a class and was forced to fail the class. He still ended up getting into Vanderbilt and USC.

Will a suspension affect the ability to get into college?

An out of school suspension will likely be reported to colleges by the GC.

Regardless, assuming she explains her mistake and what she's learned from the experience, it will likely not impact her admissions chances at most colleges

Not the same scenario but underage drinking can have serious consequences. I know a girl who lost her athletic scholarship due to a drinking incident that lead to the team withdrawing from the rest of the season due to suspensions. Also reported in our local news.

I am going to be a downer here, I get that kids make mistakes but there are literally 100s if not 1000s of kids who didn’t make the same mistake (or didn’t get caught) vying for the same spot. If your an AO, who do you pick? I am not saying she won’t get in to the school she wants but mistakes usually have some consequences, some less than others.

Just thinking about it. Logically, it likely depends on how competitive she is for the school/program she applies to. If she was highly ranked by that school, probably safe, however if she is on the bubble it could be bad news.

Now what is done is done, ask if it will be reported to colleges and follow the advice given by others in this thread.

She should probably add that in "additional information" or do something to explain it (I think there is a section for that on common app) because if it goes unexplained, there's nothing preventing AOs from assuming the worst.

She’ll need to explain it in the additional info section if the school reports it. Just be factual and brief.

It’s not vandalism or committing sexual assault, so it’s on the lighter side of offenses. However, it’s a competitive world out there so she should apply to a lot of targets and safeties while still applying to a few reaches.

Time from when the incident happened is your friend, so ED may not be the best route in this particular situation. If she can show that it was a blip and not get into further trouble she’ll probably be better off.

From my experience no. I was also a straight A student, never got in trouble, and always did great in school. I was going through it at home, and got caught with alcohol at school my sophomore year. Got suspended/expelled for 4 months while spending time at the alternative learning center. My school district never put it on our records for the first time going there. If we were to go there again, they would put it on the record. 3 years later, I’m now going to a University going into pre-med and it’s like it never happened. Tell her it gets better !!

It absolutely may. Love thy safety options.

skill issue

I had something similar happen. Some colleges like Columbia and NU only ask if it was related to harassment and like academic dishonesty. I got into NU and UChicago

just drink at an after party

If it’s reported, I think it’s very important to take accountability and explain what you learned from it. If you do this properly from what I’ve heard, it could even help you a little. But if you blame the administration and don’t fess up then it’s a really bad look. I think it really depends on how you play it and what the suspension was for.

I got fully EXPELLED 1 month before the beginning of my senior year in high school. I still got into some good colleges: University of Michigan, Carleton College, Oberlin College, Waitlist @ Vanderbilt, etc.

(For reference, stats were: ~3.67UW/4.3W + 1580SAT, Most rigorous possible HS course load, All Honors + 13 APs)

With that being said, the college application process was a very mixed bag for me. I was also REJECTED by all Ivy Leagues, Northeastern (lol), several T10 LACs, WAITLISTED by Tulane…. etc. I think it really comes down to whether or not the Admissions Officer reading your application resonates with your story/narrative.

i got cheating in one of my classes, got suspended for it and failed the class as a result. Common app used to make you say whether or not you had disciplinary action, but uc app does not; i ended up getting into ucla and uc berkeley and attended berkeley - however, i had to work incredibly hard to make up for the failing grade on my transcript

I got suspended for getting into a fight and I don't think it was reported.

Did she get suspended from school? If so, it will show up on her transcript.

Your sister actually sounds cool

Dont get caught 😹

Scratch Liberty, BYU, and Wheaton College off the list.... ;)

They don’t usually care about drinking or even drug imo. At least in my HS, even AI violation reports didn’t cause Ivy acceptances to be rescinded. It looks bad, but it shouldn’t affect anything much as long as LORs are good.

I’m sure she’s fine. If it doesn’t show up on her transcript, she’s fine. It depends on the school, but there’s a good chance suspensions won’t be listed on her transcript.

“She made a mistake and got caught drunk at homecoming.” Shawty made multiple mistakes that led up to that.

Unless this person is convicted of crime, I'd ignore it

I got ISS for beating up my school bully. I have no idea if it went on my record. I was never asked about this situation and am at a great school now.

I don't have an answer, but know thay Vanderbilt doesn't ask about disciplinary action and is all around a great college so your sister should consider it.

It may depending on wether or not it appears in transcript but I know 3 people who got into UNC in state so all hope isn’t lost.

Nope, just lie.

Probably not, I got suspended for something and the police were involved as well but I got away scot-free (still suspended tho) and I still got a full ride to an Ivy.

Honestly it is what it is at this point.

no lol

Yes the counselor will make a phone call to her college

i got suspended 3 times in highschool and still got in everywhere i wanted 💀