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With one infraction I would tend to agree. Two would probably be in the realm of “strenuously raised eyebrows”, particularly when one of them is a battery. </p>
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I tend to agree, but a nuanced approach is probably called for. Not talking about discussions of the meaning of the word “is”, but presenting yourself in the best possible light while being factually correct is probably the best approach.</p>
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In my experience HS counselors are worthless, at least they were in my D’s school. They never offered a single non-trivial piece of advice on any topic related to college apps.</p>
<p>With two infractions, one of them quite serious, about the only hope is if there is an honest and concerted effort on the part of the OP to correct things. Talking about what he/she has learned will not do much good unless there is a genuine effort to make it right ---- community service well beyond what is expected by the court, etc.</p>