A college advisor discovers a significant discrepancy between a student's self-reported grades and their official transcript. What is the most ethical course of action for the advisor?
A
Correct the discrepancy quietly without informing the student, to protect their chances of admission.
B
Advise the student to correct the discrepancy immediately and explain the importance of academic integrity.
C
Ignore the discrepancy, as admissions offices will verify official transcripts anyway.
D
Contact the admissions office to report the student's dishonesty.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Academic integrity is paramount. The advisor's ethical responsibility is to guide the student towards honesty and self-correction, educating them on the consequences of misrepresentation in the application process.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "A college advisor discovers a significant discrepancy between a student's self-reported grades and their official transcript. What is the most ethical course of action for the advisor?" is Option B: Advise the student to correct the discrepancy immediately and explain the importance of academic integrity..
The other options — A) Correct the discrepancy quietly without informing the student, to protect their chances of admission., C) Ignore the discrepancy, as admissions offices will verify official transcripts anyway., D) Contact the admissions office to report the student's dishonesty. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: Academic integrity is paramount. The advisor's ethical responsibility is to guide the student towards honesty and self-correction, educating them on the consequences of misrepresentation in the appli…
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