Sophomore Recruiting: Lie about grad date?

Wanted to ask something here; I'm trying to recruit for sophomore year internships but of course there are very few. My resume is relatively strong and I think I'd have a shot at some junior year internships.

I can easily make my grad date 2026 (I have enough credits) and try it out, but would I get dinged when I try again next year (with my 'real' 2027 grad date)? Or should I only apply to places that allow 2027 grad date? Just wondering what the general practice is for sophomore internships.

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