<p>Many of college applications are simply going to ask, “Have you ever been arrested? If so, please explain.” Your explanations don’t seem to go very far. If I were an admissions office, I am SURE this is something I’d take into consideration, especially with so many other fine applicants out there. The first rule of admissions for an admissions officer is “cover your butt” - and your application will leave him/her awfully exposed.</p>