<p>do you guys know if being arrested is a red flag?</p>
<p>... yes, unless you could explain it really well (i.e. insightfully write why it happened and what you learned from it).</p>
<p>well my probation officer said that when i apply for colleges and jobs and stuff i should check no when it ask if i've ever been arrested, but the thing is my record isnt sealed yet but i finished probation already....</p>
<p>the only way that wouldn't kill you is if it turns out that a horny security guard was fondling your privates at the mall and when you protested they arrested you for 'shop lifting' </p>
<p>other than a reason like that your screwed</p>
<p>:/ any one else?</p>
<p>If your probation officer said that its ok, check no, and be done with it.</p>
<p>The Common App asks if you've ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime, so if you were arrested but not convicted, there is nothing to report.</p>
<p>If it's the thing in post #4 above, it would make a good essay topic.</p>
<p>so if your court date is pending for a misdemeanor u haven't been convicted yet and dont need to put it on the app?</p>
<p>But if anything changes from when you wrote your application I think you are obligated to tell ... you would not want them to rescind their offer if they found out.</p>
<p>Be open and honest and write a great essay.</p>