<p>Maxwellequations, with flexible essay prompts an applicant might discuss coming out in high school, they might discuss being LDS in a neighborhood of Catholics or like Dan Savages son is likely to do someday, talk about what it was like wanting to play football with your dads when they wanted to have a Lady Gaga & the Indigo Girls festival.</p>
<p>I expect it * is * a hook at some schools. So what?<br>
Schools appear to want a class with some diversity, to not have everyone of the same background.
If you want a school where students look more similar, look at BYU or another school with a strict behavior & dress code.</p>