Criminal Background Question on app

luvthat48
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:40:16 +0000

Vladenschlutte - I totally see what you are saying, but if we do not list the DWI charge and it comes up somewhere down the road (admissions to grad school maybe) they will think he was lying about it or trying to be dishonest. I do not want that to happen.

The worry over this is really making me physically sick. I have no clue which way to go. I feel I need to guide him through this process (with the help of his GC) and this situation is not a common one at his current school so we do not know what to do. We are looking to the college to guide us - but some on this board feel we should not follow what they are telling us!! I also worry if we list the DWI he will not be able to get federal financial aide.

UGH!!! I am so aware that my child is not perfect, but he deserves an education. He wants to go to a decent school so badly. I worry we will make the wrong decision and ruin his chances.