<p>The optional essay asks to describe yourself in five sentences. I personally feel that my sexuality is a defining part of who I am, so I currently have it mentioned. The whole essay isn’t about it, there is just a mention. I am afraid that it could come off the wrong way (mentioning it only to sound courageous or get a leg up in admissions) and my biggest and probably most unrealistic fear is getting a homophobic admissions officer to read my essay and reject me. Can anyone help? Did anyone make mention of it in the past?</p>
<p>YOLO. Not even kidding.</p>
<p>More seriously, if you’re a marginal applicant and need that slingshot boost into acceptance, go for it.</p>
<p>If you think you’ll get in, play it safe and don’t mention it.</p>
<p>The admissions essays have changed since I applied, but Emory is a fairly gay-friendly school. I wouldn’t be concerned about there being a homophobic admissions counselor here at Emory–just make sure that however you convey your sexual orientation that it’s in good taste.</p>
<p>Thanks guys I think I’ll go for it hopefully it doesn’t come off as a means to be accepted</p>
<p>I would agree with the above comments, but also throw in two points:</p>
<p>First, Emory is extremely gay friendly. Any sense of homophobia in the general Emory community is looked down upon.</p>
<p>Second, I’m pretty sure that all applications are read by at least two counselors. Even if one of the admissions counselors has hidden homophobic opinions, I think it is really unlikely to get rejected solely because of this reason, as the second reader will not have such thoughts.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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