Hi,
As a Freshman at a large public university, I had two misdemeanor charges against me -- one for marijuana paraphernalia and one for underage drinking -- each of which definitely compromise my application. Both of the charges have been expunged, but since the paraphernalia incident took place on campus, in a dorm, it is likely marked on my transcript, as I was placed on probation for a semester.
I actually transferred after that year to a t-20 school, and have not been in any kind of trouble since. Being expunged, do I need to list these on the character and fitness sections? I imagine I will have to write an addendum for the weed charge because it's probably on my transcript, but could I get away with not mentioning the drinking incident? I'm pretty worried they are going to devalue my application.
Basically, what can/should I do, and how much is this going to hurt me?
Thanks in advance.
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- Ruxin1
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Re: What Should I Do?
Disclose everything you will be fine.TennesseeJed wrote:Hi,
As a Freshman at a large public university, I had two misdemeanor charges against me -- one for marijuana paraphernalia and one for underage drinking -- each of which definitely compromise my application. Both of the charges have been expunged, but since the paraphernalia incident took place on campus, in a dorm, it is likely marked on my transcript, as I was placed on probation for a semester.
I actually transferred after that year to a t-20 school, and have not been in any kind of trouble since. Being expunged, do I need to list these on the character and fitness sections? I imagine I will have to write an addendum for the weed charge because it's probably on my transcript, but could I get away with not mentioning the drinking incident? I'm pretty worried they are going to devalue my application.
Basically, what can/should I do, and how much is this going to hurt me?
Thanks in advance.
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How heavily do they weigh instances like these though? I have around a 3.6, will hopefully score around 170, and plan to enroll immediately after undergrad. Will T-20 schools still consider me?
- gaud
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The schools will absolutely still consider you. Those charges aren't as big a deal as you may imagine. Relax. Take Ruxin's advice. Get a good GPA and high LSAT and nothing else will matter.TennesseeJed wrote:How heavily do they weigh instances like these though? I have around a 3.6, will hopefully score around 170, and plan to enroll immediately after undergrad. Will T-20 schools still consider me?
I've mentioned this plenty of times: I have a buddy @ a T14 who has charges much worse than yours. You're fine.
Good luck!
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Hah, ok, good to know. Thanks for the encouragement!
- Ruxin1
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Yeah, get a 4.0 the rest of your time, seriously.TennesseeJed wrote:Hah, ok, good to know. Thanks for the encouragement!
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