Hey peeps, I have a question that's been bothering me lately. Do colleges care about detentions on a student's high school record? I've had a couple of minor detentions, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about how it might impact my chances. Thoughts?
Hey there! I understand your concern about detentions, but the good news is that minor detentions generally don't play a significant role in college admissions. Colleges are mainly interested in your academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
Detentions usually won't make it into your college application unless they lead to more severe disciplinary actions like suspensions, expulsions, or criminal records. Schools may ask about disciplinary infractions that are a part of your official high school record, but minor detentions typically don't make the cut.
If you've learned and grown from your experiences that led to these detentions, it may even be something you can discuss in a personal statement or additional information section in your application, but it's not necessary.
To sum up, focus on maintaining strong academics, engaging in extracurricular activities, and writing compelling essays. Don't worry too much about your minor detentions, as they are unlikely to have a significant impact on your college application process. Just make sure you learn from these experiences and avoid additional disciplinary issues in the future. Good luck!
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