I'm about to be a senior in high school and got caught shoplifting. I'm suppose to be applying to colleges this first semester but am just curious to see if there's a possibility I won't be able to get in because of it? I know colleges care more about seeing a charge that deals with an assault or drugs but just wanna see how bad this looks to colleges. I'm an average student. I have decent grades, participate in several school activities, and I have a big personality. I'm not some thug, I made an honest mistake and what to begin my life again. My case might be dismissed but I can't get it expunged for two years so just wanna see how this will affect me getting in to a college my first year. Also, could this affect getting a track scholarship? I don't have one now but have thought about working my butt off to reach the times colleges like to see, but would they not want me because of this? Thank you for reading this, I just want an honest opinion.