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thor5517
Joined: 04 Apr 2013
Last visit: 31 Jul 2016
Posts: 50
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Location: United States
Concentration: Healthcare
Schools: CBS '18 (A)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GPA: 3.56
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
30 Jul 2014, 16:06
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Hello All,
I recently took the GMAT and received a 740 (Q-50, V-40), 8 IR, and 5 AWA. Once i received my score I decided that I was going to apply this year ( I was initially going to wait until next year). But I figured my score put me in contention at most schools. I am hoping to apply to H/S/W, MIT, and potentially Columbia. However when I started researching schools I realized I would need to disclose a low point in my life.
In 2010 I was attending a house party and was underage. The cops arrived at the party and I ran from the party. I was eventually caught and was given a misdemeanor. I pleaded "No Contest" (nolo contendre) and was ordered to pay a fine (roughly $200) and the case was over. However it is still a misdemeanor on my record.
I know for example Harvard asks to list any misdemeanors and explain. I was wondering if any one has any insight on how much this will hurt my chances or if it's just a complete deal breaker. Also any advice on how to explain it that it was a mistake and not indicative of who I am. Would I include this in an essay or just include it when it asks me to explain the situation. I feel like if i just explain it and let it go it wont draw to much attention to it.
Any advice or past experience would be greatly appreciated, this has kept me up many nights :/
Thanks!
I recently took the GMAT and received a 740 (Q-50, V-40), 8 IR, and 5 AWA. Once i received my score I decided that I was going to apply this year ( I was initially going to wait until next year). But I figured my score put me in contention at most schools. I am hoping to apply to H/S/W, MIT, and potentially Columbia. However when I started researching schools I realized I would need to disclose a low point in my life.
In 2010 I was attending a house party and was underage. The cops arrived at the party and I ran from the party. I was eventually caught and was given a misdemeanor. I pleaded "No Contest" (nolo contendre) and was ordered to pay a fine (roughly $200) and the case was over. However it is still a misdemeanor on my record.
I know for example Harvard asks to list any misdemeanors and explain. I was wondering if any one has any insight on how much this will hurt my chances or if it's just a complete deal breaker. Also any advice on how to explain it that it was a mistake and not indicative of who I am. Would I include this in an essay or just include it when it asks me to explain the situation. I feel like if i just explain it and let it go it wont draw to much attention to it.
Any advice or past experience would be greatly appreciated, this has kept me up many nights :/
Thanks!
31 Jul 2014, 05:47
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Hi thor5517,
I think you're still ok. I'm not sure about how the adcom will react to this, but I doubt that it's a dealbreaker as long as you explain the circumstances around the misdemeanor. You are applying to some hyper-competitive schools and so this could be an item that puts you below someone else with similar stats, however you can also use the experience to your advantage. It could be something in your essays that helps you stand out. If you describe how you dealt with it and handled the situation, it could be an opportunity for you highlight your self-awareness and maturity. It may also be a good story to keep in your back-pocket for interviews when asked about a difficult situation or an obstacle that you encountered in your life.
I'm applying to 2 of the schools you mentioned and I have a similar story (although I didn't get a misdemeanor). I don't think it will be a dealbreaker, however I think you do have to disclose it and how you own up to it will be a big part of your application.
Bottom line:
I think you're still ok. I'm not sure about how the adcom will react to this, but I doubt that it's a dealbreaker as long as you explain the circumstances around the misdemeanor. You are applying to some hyper-competitive schools and so this could be an item that puts you below someone else with similar stats, however you can also use the experience to your advantage. It could be something in your essays that helps you stand out. If you describe how you dealt with it and handled the situation, it could be an opportunity for you highlight your self-awareness and maturity. It may also be a good story to keep in your back-pocket for interviews when asked about a difficult situation or an obstacle that you encountered in your life.
I'm applying to 2 of the schools you mentioned and I have a similar story (although I didn't get a misdemeanor). I don't think it will be a dealbreaker, however I think you do have to disclose it and how you own up to it will be a big part of your application.
Bottom line:
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thor5517
Joined: 04 Apr 2013
Last visit: 31 Jul 2016
Posts: 50
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Location: United States
Concentration: Healthcare
Schools: CBS '18 (A)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GPA: 3.56
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
31 Jul 2014, 09:47
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Thanks for the response!
Do you know where a good place to address this issue is.Should I address it right when it asks me to explain and then let it go after that. Basically say i made a mistake an move, I feel if I bring it up in the additional essay it will only bring more attention to the fact.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Do you know where a good place to address this issue is.Should I address it right when it asks me to explain and then let it go after that. Basically say i made a mistake an move, I feel if I bring it up in the additional essay it will only bring more attention to the fact.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
