THE MILTON COLLEGE COUNSELING PROCESS (continued) Disciplinary Procedures The Common Application and many other college applications ask the student and the counselor whether the applicant has ever been suspended. In accordance with our motto, Dare to be True, we will answer these questions truthfully and we expect students will do the same. Whether a college asks or not, Milton will report all suspensions that have resulted from serious integrity violations, such as lying, cheating, stealing, and other unethical behavior. In the senior year, Milton will report all appearances before the Disciplinary Committee to colleges, regardless of the time of year in which they occur and regardless of the outcome of the Committee’s deliberations. If a student’s disciplinary status changes at any time during the senior year, the counselors and the student will notify the colleges. It goes without saying that students are responsible for knowing, understanding, and abiding by Milton’s rules and regulations. We strongly recommend students and parents review Milton’s Student Handbook. Special Circumstances Colleges may also ask whether the student has ever taken an extended leave from school for medical, personal, or other reasons. While privacy rights prevail here, there can be compelling reasons to report extended leaves. First, Milton and its students need to be truthful with the colleges. Second, extended leaves can result in lower grades on the transcript. Reporting extended leaves allows the College Office to explain the grades and give the grades a useful context. Without an explanation, colleges may assume that the student simply stopped working to potential. Finally, the root causes of the extended leave may be ongoing to the point where the student may be in need of support and assistance in college as well. Reporting truthfully to the colleges ensures that the student will receive appropriate care and support once at college. If the student has taken an extended leave, we strongly recommend that the student and family discuss it with the College Office and the Health Center to determine the appropriate way to report the leave to colleges. Final Words We urge students and parents to stay in close communication with the College Office. There are no silly questions. sandi_dunnington@milton.edu 617-898-2310 julia_esquivel@milton.edu 617-898-2477 amy_kirkcaldy@milton.edu 617-898-2312 rachel_klein-ash@milton.edu 617-898-2315 rod_skinner@milton.edu 617-898-2311 terri_james_solomon@milton.edu 617-898-2485
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