<p>I recently applied to a florida university as a transfer student from a local state college for accounting. Ive had a tough past and am actually a non-traditional student, being 27 years old. Now that i am grown and have my life together, i want to make sure that my past doesnt hold me back from building my future. When i applied it asked about any charges in violation with the law, in which i attached a description of traffic incidents from when i was 16. Im hoping that these dont affect my decision but what im really worried about is this:</p>
<p>You answered "yes" to the legal violation question on the admission application. If you did not submit a statement on the online application, we will need a statement of relevant facts for the following judicial question: "Have you ever been charged with a violation of the law which resulted in, or if still pending could result in, probation, community service, a jail sentence, or the revocation or suspension of your driver's license (including traffic violations which resulted in a fine of $200 or more)?" You are required to furnish Florida State with a list of all violations, and must include a statement telling us what you have learned from your past action(s). Please email your statement with the subject line "Judicial Explanation."</p>
<p>I didnt mention a charge that i received when i was 19 years old. It was a felony possession without valid prescription charge but has since been sealed from my record. What worries me is this, i was told that because it is sealed that i am to deny any arrest except for employment with the government, education or for certain licenses. Im not entirely sure about how university applications work. If somehow this shows when they check my background, can i be denied admission? Will it be that i didnt mention it? Even though its sealed? Im worried and application decisions are 3 months away so i dont want to start planning to move only to be denied, i also wanted to apply to other colleges but wanted to wait to see what i should do about this problem. I dont want to be denied because i didnt mention it, but i also dont want to mention it and be inaccurately judged if i legally do not have to mention it. Anyone experienced in this sort of situation? </p>