I realized when visiting my Student conduct office that while applying, if/when schools requested, my school would supply them with my record. I found out that my record shows that I was involved in a physical altercation with a previous roommate in which the police were involved. I don't want to get into too much detail, but I was given the opportunity to redeem myself with good behavior. I have not gotten into any trouble since then, and so I was never suspended, however this remains on my record until I graduate, at which point it will be expunged. It was a bad decision on my part, even though I was physically threatened, I shouldn't have acted, and I was found responsible for "physical abuse and endangerment to others and themselves". The student conduct office said that they don't speak about the other party, however, they do provide a brief explanation of what I was charged with. I wanted to know, am I better off applying after the record is expunged, September 1st, or now with an explanation of what happened and how I have grown from it.
I would really appreciate some input from any school administrators or medical students, ie LizzyM on what they think would better my opportunities for the application cycle. I do not want to make excuses for my actions, and I take responsibility for what I have done, although I believe I was right in taking self-defense. I do feel as though I've grown from my mistakes, and it has allowed me to reflect and remain calmer in these situations (I work as an EMT, and that helps).
I would really appreciate some input from any school administrators or medical students, ie LizzyM on what they think would better my opportunities for the application cycle. I do not want to make excuses for my actions, and I take responsibility for what I have done, although I believe I was right in taking self-defense. I do feel as though I've grown from my mistakes, and it has allowed me to reflect and remain calmer in these situations (I work as an EMT, and that helps).