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I definitely wouldn't pretend you accepted guilt just to show growth, especially when you have faculty standing with you. It can also explain a potential lousy grade in that subject and even shows a bit of character by sticking to your guns and that you were trustworthy/mature enough for a third party to come to your support.
 
... I just have to ask, is there no mechanism for you to appeal a decision by the council? If the dean thinks the council got it wrong, and the council doesn't think you intended to cheat, then what are they punishing you for?
 
Ultimakey said:
Just spoke to them actually and they advised to be honest, rather than pretending I was at fault to show growth. They told me to explain how I believe the council got it wrong and how, even though I was found guilty, the council didn’t believe I ever intended to cheat, which is verifiable by the penalty I received (compared to the one the professor recommended). They also suggested I list the professor who gave a testimony on my behalf as a contact if schools want to inquire/hear further.
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I would love to know how your student dean suggests you make this statement on your application. Will your student dean write a letter supporting you on this situation? Since you won't have an opportunity to present a dean's letter explaining this circumstance in your primary application, I'm curious exactly how this could be worded that maintains a strong sense of accepting responsibility without sounding like you're deflecting or blaming "the system."
 
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