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“Misrepresentation,” is any false, erroneous, or misleading statements ... Factual information is to be presented to prospective students and families regarding educational programs, financial aid, and the employability of its graduates.
I have learned that it is extremely easy to give misrepresentation. You have to be percise and avoid superlatives. This is something that requires a lot of knowledge and to really think about what you're saying.
Superlatives are hard to resist when you have a long tenure with a school in which you believe. I've had to bit emy tongue many times, even though I often feel that I can prove my superlatives. Nevertheless, it is easy to be over enthused.
Do not use superlatives because they are not factual information but express you opinion. Representations need to be verbal or written abd cannot deceive or confuse a student.
It is important to make affirmative statements and to avoid making superlative statements.
Misrepresentations are common. Though students all learn differently, students (from what I have experieneced) have a mind set that hands on learning guarantees a job vs. traditional school setting.
Misrepresentation is one of the common reason for schools to get into trouble by law suits
Regards
Javaid
Important to understand Misrepresentation and that it can be unintentional. When discussing the school it is important not to use surperlatives. Could mislead students.
We must provide information so the student can make the an educated & informed decision that is best for their training, lives and future.
I have done a great job in this area and very proud of that. I never say anything that missrepresents our school, and I hope I can follow my new learned guidelines to not ever make a mistake accidentely.
Misrepresentation can occur accidentally, so we must be very cautious that we do not become too excited with our prospective students. I wonder what completion and placement rates are being shared with our students? Are they offered as a matter of fact during the intake process, or are they only revealed IF the prospective student inquires directly about them?
It's easy to unintentionally use a superlative when talking about your school's features, especially when you are talking with an extremely enthisiastic student, the table of acceptable and unacceptable phrases is a good reminder to be mindful to prevent accidental misrepresentation.
I have learned about proper repreesentations. The words that can skew a statement or claim. This canb be misleading to a student.
Misrepresentation can occur even when not intended. Before answering a question or inputting your own opinion ensure that you are not using superlatives and that you giving accurate information.