How do you answer have you ever been convicted of a felony and University application?

Answer 1

Here is the rest of my question. In 2009 i have received a Misdemeanor class C in Illinois. Case dismissed after doing 30 hrs of community service and 6 months of court supervision. I try to apply to on of the Universities in Florida and I have found a question on a application "Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony"? What should i answer ... YES or NO ?

I would be inclined to answer NO for two reasons, one that the charges appear to have been withdrawn, and two, that you were charged with a Misdemeanor, not a Felony. In any case, you should be able to check your own criminal record to see what it says. Also, if the charges were laid before your 18'th birthday, you can probably have the record wiped clean, if it has not already been done.

Answer 2

If you have been convicted of a felony, be honest and disclose this information on your university application. Many universities conduct background checks and failing to disclose this information could result in serious consequences, including denial of admission or expulsion if discovered later. Focus on how you have grown and learned from the experience, and highlight your positive attributes and accomplishments since then.