<p>You should always tell the truth during the entire application process. Truth helps, lies kill. If it comes up, be very straightforward about it, do not obfuscate. </p>
<p>Yes, you should apply, your father is not in admissions so he doesn’t know if you’ll get in or not. I understand his position very well, but you should still try. Guys do get into fights, even at the academies. Actually, it’s part of the curriculum, i.e. boxing.</p>
<p>But if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t learn from past mistakes and are just grasping at straws hoping to get in by buffaloing, then you probably won’t make it.</p>
<p>So, what kind of person are you? Do you learn lessons well?</p>
<p>Yes, if your record was expunged, it would help you. That’s what they were trying to do, help you recover from your mistake by giving you a “do-over”. Make good on it and you will be a success in life.</p>