Hey y'all, do colleges see if you've had detentions in high school when you're applying? I'm scared that my few detentions will affect my chances of getting into a good school. Any advice/info is helpful, thanks!
Hey there! Generally, colleges don't see detentions on your record as they're considered a minor disciplinary action. However, if your detentions were part of a larger issue which resulted in a suspension or expulsion, that information would be included in your disciplinary record and could potentially be seen by colleges.
It's important to remember that while minor issues like detentions are unlikely to have a significant impact on your college admissions chances, it's always best to strive for good behavior and demonstrate growth from past mistakes. Focus on keeping up your grades, participating in extracurriculars, and writing strong application essays. These aspects of your application will have a much greater influence on your chances of admission than a few isolated incidents of detention.
Best of luck with your college applications!
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