Applying and getting into uni with a criminal record.

I researched this question so much after I had already applied and declared my convictions, I declared them thinking it wouldn’t matter at least I’ve been honest I’m a changed person.

I applied to go as an undergraduate so had to do a basic English and maths test and two interviews which I had done well in both interviewers were impressed with me and put my name forward for a place on the course. Second interview was with someone high up from the uni I can’t remember which title. He said how well I’d done in my English and maths and said the other interview had gone well he stood up while I sat put his hand out shook my hand firmly and told me congratulations.

I waited two days expecting an offer email/letter before I got a phone call saying I need to come back in to talk about my convictions these being..

Drink driving 2012
Driving no insurance 2012
Assault by battery2017
Possession of offensive weapon. 2017

I got to speak about these but after another weeks wait me making an appointment . Hours seemed like days.

I described my charges like drink driving I was a young lad I had just bought a second hand scooter from my mate, I’d had a few to drink I felt fine I should not have rid the bike but I did it was five mins down the road I got caught no insurance drink driving.. it’s something I’ve never done again nor would I entertain the idea.

My second charges assault I had actually had some good news that day so went out with the lads from work to celebrate anyway after about 3-4 pints I felt abit funny and headed home I ended up falling to sleep on the bus waking up off the bus with no idea how I got there to a couple of lads holding me up each side both assaulting me asking how do I like being hit? Nutting me kicking me rabbit shots the lot all being recorded by another lad in front. I asked what had gone apparently I hit the bus driver when he tried to wake me up and told him to ask someone else.. police got there arrested me road side search and found I’d had nunchucks in my bag which i thought I’d left at work. It went to court I told my solicitor and police that I thought I’d been spiked but they said I should of said in the interview too late I pleaded guilty strictly on the basis I don’t know what happened that night so couldn’t defend myself and apparently there was actual cctv of me assaulting the driver which I haven’t seen but I’m not proud of either.

I spent So much time worrying about if I was gonna get in and couldn’t find an answer that gave me any hope .

So the good news is I got accepted today unconditional offer. I was put off thinking I wasn’t going to get in because of my past stressed everyday waiting for this answer which was so worth it in the end. I think if anyone with convictions wants to apply should you’ve got a lot to gain and not much to lose. I think it depends on the attitude and outlook you have today. My interviewer today mentioned she could tell I was nervous and that it was good because it showed I cared what I’d done and care more about what happens to my future and my little ones.

I researched this question so much after I had already applied and declared my convictions, I declared them thinking it wouldn’t matter at least I’ve been honest I’m a changed person.

I applied to go as an undergraduate so had to do a basic English and maths test and two interviews which I had done well in both interviewers were impressed with me and put my name forward for a place on the course. Second interview was with someone high up from the uni I can’t remember which title. He said how well I’d done in my English and maths and said the other interview had gone well he stood up while I sat put his hand out shook my hand firmly and told me congratulations.

I waited two days expecting an offer email/letter before I got a phone call saying I need to come back in to talk about my convictions these being..

Drink driving 2012
Driving no insurance 2012
Assault by battery2017
Possession of offensive weapon. 2017

I got to speak about these but after another weeks wait me making an appointment . Hours seemed like days.

I described my charges like drink driving I was a young lad I had just bought a second hand scooter from my mate, I’d had a few to drink I felt fine I should not have rid the bike but I did it was five mins down the road I got caught no insurance drink driving.. it’s something I’ve never done again nor would I entertain the idea.

My second charges assault I had actually had some good news that day so went out with the lads from work to celebrate anyway after about 3-4 pints I felt abit funny and headed home I ended up falling to sleep on the bus waking up off the bus with no idea how I got there to a couple of lads holding me up each side both assaulting me asking how do I like being hit? Nutting me kicking me rabbit shots the lot all being recorded by another lad in front. I asked what had gone apparently I hit the bus driver when he tried to wake me up and told him to ask someone else.. police got there arrested me road side search and found I’d had nunchucks in my bag which i thought I’d left at work. It went to court I told my solicitor and police that I thought I’d been spiked but they said I should of said in the interview too late I pleaded guilty strictly on the basis I don’t know what happened that night so couldn’t defend myself and apparently there was actual cctv of me assaulting the driver which I haven’t seen but I’m not proud of either.

I spent So much time worrying about if I was gonna get in and couldn’t find an answer that gave me any hope .

So the good news is I got accepted today unconditional offer. I was put off thinking I wasn’t going to get in because of my past stressed everyday waiting for this answer which was so worth it in the end. I think if anyone with convictions wants to apply should you’ve got a lot to gain and not much to lose. I think it depends on the attitude and outlook you have today. My interviewer today mentioned she could tell I was nervous and that it was good because it showed I cared what I’d done and care more about what happens to my future and my little ones.