A counseling center MSW referring you to a polygrapher?  That doesn't sound like "counselling" to me.  So the government and law enforcement is not involved?  I still think taking the test is voluntary.  The counselor may be under the impression that the polygraph is accurate.  Show him/her the NAS report.  I don't think a counselor can force you to take a polygraph.  How old are you?  Are you a legal adult?   If not, are your parents or legal guardian involved?

If you do retest, at least now you know what it is all about.  The machine can not detect whether you are telling the truth or not.  Polygraphers want you to disbelieve your own mind.  It's all about intimidating you with the machine to get you to say what THEY want to hear.  Don't fall for it.  Just tell the truth.  If they continue to accuse you of lying when you aren't, there is not much you can do about it.

If the polygraph operator continues to  accuse you of lying based on the machine, tell them there is really nothing you can do about that.  You don't believe it, and doubt the test is valid.  You are telling the truth, and you are sticking to your story.  If the squiggle marks on their machine says you are lying, so be it.  You're not going to be intimidated by a machine.   But DO NOT MAKE ADMISSIONS because of what the squiggly marks are divining.  It is bogus.

I am assuming you are telling the truth about fully disclosing whatever they wanted you to disclose.  If you are lying, and  actually "date raped" a girl, I have no pity for you!

I still think you should consult an attorney.  You may have a legal case against the school if they give you the boot based on a polygraph test.   Did you sign any of your rights away?  You might consider giving your school authorities a copy of the NAS report  (can be downloaded from the home page of this website).  They may not be aware that this prestigious scientific body has concluded that the polygraph is not a scientifically valid test.


TC