Question about disciplinary history

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>When you do the common app and you get to the Disciplinary History section, what does the second question mean? I can say that my answer to the first part about school is a no. However, the second answer confuses me. I was arrested a month or so ago. I know that it was a felony, shoplifting. Yes I know it was stupid I am never going to do such a thing ever again, but that isn't my question.</p>

<p>My question is how do I answer the question if I haven't been convicted yet? I have not been to court about it yet and I'm a minor (under 18) and still will be when I apply to college.</p>

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<p>They ask: "Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?"
You said: "I haven't been convicted"</p>

<p>There's your answer.</p>

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<p>I think shoplifting is a misdemeanor. You weren't convicted though, so don't put it down. And a lot of states have diversion programs and alternative forms of resolutio for first-time shoplifters so it's very possible that you never will have to answer yes to that question.</p>