<p>I have been suspended, but not arrested, for marijuana possession when I was 10th grade. How will they know if i'm lying or not? do they do background checks?. I am, however, a straight A student and rank 2 in my class of 66 with various extra-curriculars on my plate. Can anyone tell me how saying yes would affect my chances of admission. I plan on applying to the University of San Diego.</p>
<p>Ultimate bad outcome … after you graduate from college the college finds out you lied on your application and decides to rescind your degree … while I seriosuly doubt this would happen to you but it could happen.</p>
<p>My suggestion. talk to your guidence counselor to see how your school will report the incident (or not) and what the options are for you on the application.</p>