Supplemental essay asks if I have been arrested before.
I've been arrested once, more than a year ago, for petty theft (a misdemeanor charge). When explaining my situation to them, do you think I should: (a) say that I wasn't guilty and risk looking like someone who pathetically can't fuss up to their own actions and assume responsibility, or (b) say that I was guilty but it was a complete lapse of judgement and I've truly changed from it, which also has the risk of seeming fake.
Not sure how to answer this question. Long story short I wasn't guilty and it led to no conviction, especially since I was attending a good undergrad school and had a clean record, but I want to choose the best method of explanation to the admissions committee.
What do you guys think?
I've been arrested once, more than a year ago, for petty theft (a misdemeanor charge). When explaining my situation to them, do you think I should: (a) say that I wasn't guilty and risk looking like someone who pathetically can't fuss up to their own actions and assume responsibility, or (b) say that I was guilty but it was a complete lapse of judgement and I've truly changed from it, which also has the risk of seeming fake.
Not sure how to answer this question. Long story short I wasn't guilty and it led to no conviction, especially since I was attending a good undergrad school and had a clean record, but I want to choose the best method of explanation to the admissions committee.
What do you guys think?