Should you apply with an assault conviction?

Posting for a friend since they do not want to bring this up in real life to an advisor: Around 5-6 years ago, I was in a bad place and was convicted of simple assault, which is a misdemeanor. I had to show up in court, was placed on probation, the whole deal. I have had a completely clean record since then however, went to community college and then transferred, took the MCAT, etc. I have heard that assault convictions are typically automatic death sentences for an application. I did not... Read more
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