I feel the same way the others who have spoken do. I mean to say the decision of whether it is really cheating can only really be determined by you. I also believe it matters what type of spell you are casting. If like you say it only helps them retain the information they study I think it is as fair as someone who has a photographic memory. Before anyone says anything I know people can't turn a photographic memory off and that there is a difference between that and a spell, but I still think it's fair. Also on the grounds it isn't fair as they aren't the one casting the spell maybe they can't. I'm studying magick right now and haven't succeeded yet in pretty much anything. At first it got me down, but when I'm ready I'll be able to do it. What I'm saying is I don't think it's wrong to get help in an area you don't have talent in. I also doubt these people know your doing the spell casting for them. If they did their own values might either result in them asking you to stop or asking for more help. Just trust yourself. Your helping a friend and I personally think that's nice.
Ok. i didnt just pick someone randomly and cast the spell for the person, its usually when someone comes to me for help then i help them with the spell. there one that boast retentive memory, it makes you remember very clearly anything you have read, but there is also one that works in the exam or competition, and how it works is that someone will help you with the exam, it could be invigilator or co-examiner and there is one that works after the exam has been written, the marker will favor anything the person writes and in some occasion even go out of his/her way to change some wrongs. so this is what i mean
Ok I'd say the last thing you mentioned about after the exam is written is cheating as compelling someone to alter the exam, if I understood right, I consider highly wrong.
i don't think it's cheating. casting a spell to pass a test, or do well in a competition just increases their chances [at the very least gives them confidence] the person still has to practice/study if they wish to succeed. the spell just helps them out.
