CEP Professional Development & Ethics 3

Question 1

A student asks their CEP to write a college essay for them entirely. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that the essay must authentically represent the student's voice

Answer

Ghost-writing application essays violates academic integrity standards and misrepresents the student to admissions offices.

Question 2

How often must a IECA member CEP complete a college campus visit as part of ongoing professional development?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 campus visits over a rolling three-year period

Answer

IECA requires members to complete a minimum number of campus visits to maintain firsthand institutional knowledge essential for quality counseling.

Question 3

A CEP learns that a student fabricated an extracurricular activity on their Common App. The most ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Advise the student to correct or disclose the error to the institution

Answer

Ethical obligation requires advising the student to correct false information, as misrepresentation on applications can have serious consequences.

Question 4

Which scenario represents an appropriate use of data in a CEP's professional practice?

Accepted Answer

Using aggregated placement data to refine counseling recommendations

Answer

Using de-identified, aggregated data to improve counseling quality is ethical and supports evidence-based practice.

Question 5

The IECA Code of Ethics prohibits members from engaging in which of the following marketing practices?

Accepted Answer

Claiming exclusive relationships with admissions officers to guarantee outcomes

Answer

Claiming special access or guaranteed outcomes through admissions relationships is deceptive marketing prohibited under IECA ethics.

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