<p>hey everyone, I'm new to this forum. I just have a question regarding the USC application that is really worrying me.</p>
<p>So one of the questions asks if I have any misdemeanors or felonies. I have a misdemeanor, posession of marijuana, that has not been expunged yet, but it occurred a little over 2 years ago. Should I be worried? Should I answer no and hope to God that they don't run a background check on me?</p>
<p>If it matters at all, I have upward progressed since that and I have maintained a 3.8 GPA at community college.</p>
<p>What should I do?? Do they background check/audit everyone?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your time. Any help would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Just put down that you have a misdemeanor and then briefly describe the circumstances. You have a strong community college GPA. That will matter far more than a misdemeanor.</p>
<p>honesty is the ONLY way to go. if they ever find out that you ommitted information on your app, this could get you expelled once (if) admitted. dnt take the chance.</p>
<p>just say write a letter explaining the circumstances. how you made a grave mistake. wont ever happen again. how u learned and grew from the experience. might play in your favor if you play your cards right.</p>
<p>Who was the famous daughter of some billionaire (Wal-Mart?) who got her degree from USC taken away after they found out she had cheated while attending the school? They will not forgive you for lying if they find out. Anyways, tell the truth- it will not be the first time they have seen that particular misdemeanor. If you are a transfer student, write one of your short answers about what they experience taught you about decisions and consequences. Do not let your past mistakes define you, talk about who you are are now. Lying is unacceptable on applications. Good luck.</p>
<p>bessie cheating while in school after admission i dont think is the same thing. you said your record hasnt been expunged yet. will it be expunged soon? consult the college advisors at your CC. I think that is ur best option</p>
<p>Just tell the truth. If you get in, you get in on your own merit which is a bigger boost to your self-esteem than if you get in because you omit something.</p>