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09 Aug 2012, 15:07
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I'm not looking for any kind of lectures or judgments, but here's my situation:
I'm applying for the Fall of 2013 to a number of very competitive schools and think that I have an appealing package:
-740 GMAT
-3.5 undergrad dual major
-Ex-military officer with combat deployments
-just earned an MS with a 3.8
-Phenomenal recommendations (including one from a 3-star general)
But, I have one dark spot on my application:
I have 2 DUIs on my record. One from 2009 and one from just a couple of months ago. I've always been really good with academics, work ethic, and community service, but I've struggled with alcohol for the last few years. This most recent DUI is still in court, but most likely going to result in a couple weeks in county jail and probation. No other criminal history and both DUIs were fairly "simple" (no resisting arrest, no crashes, no injuries... just weaving and being pulled over). I've made a serious commitment to going sober (and have been so since the night of my last arrest). I would hate to be an automatic reject because of this "criminal past" - both are misdemeanors without any kind of violence or "wicked mindedness". Anyone have any insight into a situation like this? Should I even bother spending the time and money applying to places like HBS (dream school)?
Again, I'm not looking for a lecture on drinking and driving, just an honest assessment.
I'm applying for the Fall of 2013 to a number of very competitive schools and think that I have an appealing package:
-740 GMAT
-3.5 undergrad dual major
-Ex-military officer with combat deployments
-just earned an MS with a 3.8
-Phenomenal recommendations (including one from a 3-star general)
But, I have one dark spot on my application:
I have 2 DUIs on my record. One from 2009 and one from just a couple of months ago. I've always been really good with academics, work ethic, and community service, but I've struggled with alcohol for the last few years. This most recent DUI is still in court, but most likely going to result in a couple weeks in county jail and probation. No other criminal history and both DUIs were fairly "simple" (no resisting arrest, no crashes, no injuries... just weaving and being pulled over). I've made a serious commitment to going sober (and have been so since the night of my last arrest). I would hate to be an automatic reject because of this "criminal past" - both are misdemeanors without any kind of violence or "wicked mindedness". Anyone have any insight into a situation like this? Should I even bother spending the time and money applying to places like HBS (dream school)?
Again, I'm not looking for a lecture on drinking and driving, just an honest assessment.
cheetarah1980
09 Aug 2012, 18:51
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I honestly don't know. You aren't the first person, nor will you be the last to get a DUI. I think the issue becomes the 2nd DUI (which I'm sure you are aware). I wouldn't tell you not to apply because of it, but you're going to have to address it in the optional essay. The biggest thing you will need to show is what you have learned, what steps you've taken to address the issues leading to the DUIs, and maybe what you have done since to atone (talking to high school students about the dangers of driving while intoxicated or helping other vets who struggle with alcohol). Also I don't know if there is enough time and distance between application and the last infraction to make an admissions team comfortable with believing that these issues are truly behind you.
I am not an expert so I am only speaking from the perspective of how I'd view this information if I was a student admissions fellow and you applied to my school. You may want to run this by an admissions consultant to see if they have experience with cases like yours.
I am not an expert so I am only speaking from the perspective of how I'd view this information if I was a student admissions fellow and you applied to my school. You may want to run this by an admissions consultant to see if they have experience with cases like yours.
10 Aug 2012, 04:27
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I have to say, your heading definitely caught my eye!
Anyhow, you'll get no lecturing from me, and anyhow, I wouldn't go so far far as to call yourself a 'criminal.'
Now, I'm not a lawyer or anything, but one thing to look into is if your DUI is a felony or a misdemeanor. If they are misdemeanors, I think you may be able to get away with not reporting them, and then just leaving this in your private life (where, IMHO, it belongs).
If you DO have to report it (which I'm not sure you do), then then optional essay could be a good place to explain it as cheetarah pointed out, but my first advice would be to try and avoid mentioning it.
Anyhow, you'll get no lecturing from me, and anyhow, I wouldn't go so far far as to call yourself a 'criminal.'
Now, I'm not a lawyer or anything, but one thing to look into is if your DUI is a felony or a misdemeanor. If they are misdemeanors, I think you may be able to get away with not reporting them, and then just leaving this in your private life (where, IMHO, it belongs).
If you DO have to report it (which I'm not sure you do), then then optional essay could be a good place to explain it as cheetarah pointed out, but my first advice would be to try and avoid mentioning it.
