<p>High school policies will vary, of course. A high school typically wouldn’t mark “tickets” on a transcript, but might note offenses of the nature that would concern a college; e.g., suspension (and the high school counselor is expected to notify the college of such disciplinary concerns).</p>
<p>Expulsion definitely isn’t good. You do have to disclose it on a college app. It would be part of your high school record too – so even if you intended to deceive a target college, it’s doubtful you could get a high school transcript that doesn’t note the expulsion. On the app, you’re also asked to explain the incident. Be truthful; they’re likely to follow up with the high school to get the other side of the story.</p>
<p>Probably the best thing you could do in an expulsion situation is ask the high school’s administration whether they’d allow you to withdraw instead of expelling you. If the actionable incident was criminal or violent, they’ll probably say no; if it was cheating or a series of small offenses, they might allow a withdrawal.</p>