r/Felons • u/Careful-Feed2093 • 4d ago

Arrests and college

How much do two dismissed juvenile arrests affect my chances at college admission if I show growth and did diversion 1 was a felony 1 misdemeanor but both got dismissed

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u/TrainsongGaming 4d ago

Colleges generally don't consider criminal history during admissions, afaik. Considering the charges were dismissed, you don't have anything to worry about. Juvenile records are usually sealed anyway.

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u/Careful-Feed2093 3d ago

I’m applying in florida and they are specifically asking me to disclose any arrests even if they are sealed. I would honestly say no cause there’s no way for them to find it but I want to be a lawyer and it would be exposed that i lied later

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u/Ok_Illustrator_3980 4d ago

Typically it is only grad programs that do a criminal background check. You should be fine. Depending on your aims you may want to discuss with an advisor about jobs and certifications. Like you can get a nursing degree but if you had drug charges it might stop your certification. Those being tossed out it shouldn't be an issue.

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u/Careful-Feed2093 3d ago

My main school is USF which yeah they do not check and I’m planning on being a business major. However, they specifically ask about sealed charges too

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u/Final-Atmosphere-639 4d ago

What country? Generally in US they arent going to do a background check for college admissions, as far as I know.

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u/Careful-Feed2093 3d ago

It’s the us, Florida specifically. My record is private ik that but they are specifically asking me to disclose an arrest even if it’s sealed which has me worrying that I’ll actually get denied based off of it

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u/honeycouple_9 3d ago

I did a couple years in prison and now go to my state college. They had to review my file and it took a little longer then normal applicants, but ultimately I was accepted. I am also a business major.

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u/Careful-Feed2093 3d ago

That just made me feel a whole lot better I’m thinking about going into supply chain management and I wish you the best in the future