The pressure of getting into your dream college or graduate school can be severe.

When filling out your application, you might start to think about stretching the truth a little bit. The truth is, you wouldn’t be the first to have these kinds of thoughts.

As a matter of fact, many applicants over the years have lied, exaggerated, and plagiarized their applications in hopes of gaining an edge in the race.

But could there be repercussions if you exaggerated on your application? Can you fill out an application without exaggerating?

While some people may be able to get away with small exaggerations due to the sheer number of applications a college or graduate school receives, the admissions officers have been doing their job for years.