<p>I don’t understand how writing an essay about being gay is inappropriate for a college essay? I think it’s similar to writing about being an atheist in a predominantly religious area/social group, or a minority who has faced diversity, or something of that nature; people write about that very frequently. I personally think it’s a perfectly acceptable essay topic. </p>
<p>However, OP, you do run the risk of having an adcom who is socially conservative on this issue, which would obviously be unfortunate for your admissions chances. Ultimately, this is up to you.</p>