What is the purpose of the attestation clause at the end of the honors application?

For the John V. Roach Honors College Review Committee to make accurate selection decisions, the writing samples students submit MUST BE THEIR OWN WORK ENTIRELY. Checking the box attesting the essays are your own work, and solely your work, will ensure accuracy in the selection process. Ultimately, we want to read essays composed by our potential future students, not their teachers, counselors, parents, or hired college advisors.

Random sampling for plagiarism will be conducted. Any work found to be plagiarized will result in immediate elimination of the application to the Honors College, with no chance of appeal. Honesty is the best policy.