CEP Ethical and Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A CEP discovers that a colleague is accepting undisclosed referral fees from a college. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Confront the colleague privately and encourage disclosure or cessation

Answer

IECA ethics require planners to address colleague misconduct, starting with a direct conversation before escalating to formal channels.

Question 2

Which situation BEST illustrates a conflict of interest for a CEP?

Accepted Answer

Receiving compensation from a test-prep company for each student referred without disclosing this to families

Answer

Undisclosed financial arrangements with third parties create a direct conflict of interest that violates transparency standards.

Question 3

A CEP is asked by a parent to write the student's college application essay. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Coach the student on content and structure but ensure the student authors the final essay

Answer

CEP ethics prohibit ghostwriting essays; planners may guide and provide feedback, but the student must be the true author.

Question 4

How should a CEP handle a situation where a student's learning disability requires accommodations that colleges must know about, but the student refuses to disclose?

Accepted Answer

Respect the student's autonomy and not disclose without consent, while advising on the benefits of disclosure

Answer

Student confidentiality and autonomy must be respected; the CEP can counsel on the advantages of disclosure but cannot act without consent.

Question 5

Which practice aligns with the IECA commitment to student-centered advising?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring recommendations to each student's unique academic profile, interests, and goals

Answer

Student-centered advising means individualizing counsel based on the specific needs and aspirations of each student.

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CEP Ethical and Professional Standards 2