Ethical and Professional Standards Flashcards
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A student confides to their CEP that they fabricated an extracurricular activity on their application. The planner's ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Advise the student that the misrepresentation must be corrected and explain potential consequences
CEPs must counsel students to correct misrepresentations and cannot facilitate or condone academic dishonesty.
Which of the following BEST describes the ethical use of college visit information gathered by a CEP?
Answer: Sharing relevant, accurate observations equitably with all clients to whom the information is pertinent
Information gathered during professional campus visits should be used to serve clients fairly, not withheld or misused for competitive gain.
Under IECA standards, when may a CEP guarantee admission to a specific college?
Answer: Never; admission decisions are made solely by colleges
No CEP may ethically guarantee admission because admission decisions are entirely within the college's authority.
A CEP learns that a competitor is marketing services with false credentials. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Report the misrepresentation to the relevant professional association
Professional associations such as IECA have ethics complaint processes specifically designed to address misrepresentation of credentials.
What is the primary purpose of the IECA Code of Ethics?
Answer: To establish standards that protect students, families, and the integrity of the profession
The Code of Ethics exists to safeguard clients and uphold professional integrity, not to serve competitive or commercial purposes.
A parent requests that a CEP advise their child to apply to schools that are objectively poor fits solely to satisfy the parent's preferences. The CEP should:
Answer: Explain the mismatch, advocate for the student's best interests, and document the discussion
CEPs are obligated to prioritize the student's best interests; they must counsel appropriately and document disagreements with parental preferences.
Maintaining competence as a CEP requires which ongoing activity?
Answer: Pursuing continuing education, campus visits, and staying current with admissions trends
Professional competence demands continuous learning through education, campus visits, and engagement with evolving admissions practices.