General Advice On Applying With a Felony Record?

[LizzyM]

I will be applying to medical school this summer with an expunged felony arrest (non-violent). Should I even bother or should I still try?
Any advice would be helpful.

The AAMC 2019 AMCAS applicant guidelines say this:

Felony
You must indicate if you have ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a felony crime, excluding (1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile or (2) convictions that have been expunged or sealed by a court (in states where applicable). You need not disclose any instance in which you:

• Were arrested but not charged
• Were arrested and charged, with the charges dropped
• Were arrested and charged, but found not guilty by a judge or jury
• Were arrested and found guilty by a judge or jury, with the conviction overturned on appeal
• Were arrested and found guilty but received an executive pardon

If you answer Yes, you’ll have 1,325 characters to explain the circumstances of your conviction, including the number of conviction(s), the nature of the offense(s) leading to conviction(s), the date(s) and location(s) of conviction(s), the sentence(s) imposed, and the type(s) of rehabilitation

If you aren't sure which category your situation falls into, I would recommend that you ask a lawyer who is familiar with your case.

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