Disciplinary Essay
Most colleges expect full disclosure of:
Any behavioral or academic infractions that resulted in disciplinary action during high school.
Any misdemeanor or felony conviction, unless it "has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential."
Be sure to talk to your counselor first as they are asked the same questions about your disciplinary history in the School Report.
More about the Disciplinary Essay:
If you have anything to report regarding either school or legal violations, you have an opportunity to explain these transgressions (the Common App allows 400 words each). Be sure to include the following:
Disclose the offense.
State the disciplinary actions that were imposed on you.
Explain what you learned.
State what you would do differently in the future.
Remember that colleges don't expect to admit perfect students, but they do require reassurance that you will not be a campus liability. If you have any questions regarding the Disciplinary History section of your application, please see your counselor.