I haven’t come out to anyone and i don’t necessarily want it to be an excuse for anything, but should i talk about my sexuality in the additional information of the common app??
It is something i have struggled with for a while.
As far as i’m concerned, there are plenty of gay people at Cornell who have probably not indicated it anywhere in their app. If you think it is going to have any influence on your acceptance, i am going to say prrrooobably not. No adcom wants to read about your sexuality as an excuse.
Well that’s good, since nobody wants to read excuses.
The Additional Information section, IMO, should be used to provide information that is substantive, personal, and informs the AO of how this shaped or changed you. If this describes your experience, then feel free to write about it; if not, then don’t include it. Just know that you can’t use it as an excuse, and Cornell is not looking to fill an LGBT quota.
I think OP is saying the struggle is a big part of who they are right now. That is a topic that is appropriate.
For Cornell tho, their essays are so “why this school” related. Does it fit? If so, go for it. Esp if it tells them how it helped decide on a major/school, or how it played in…
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@HRSMom I wrote my supplement about something completely different. I am just talking about in the common app section where it asks if you want to include any additional circumstances or information
If no one knows you’re gay, then u can’t have suffered any deliberate discrimination from it.
Everyone struggles with something. If that something hasn’t really negatively impacted performance, then i don’t see the point in mentioning it. A college application is not a catharsis/therapy outlet.
Being gay is not uncommon, and it’s not like schools have diversity quotas for gay students.
No. It’s not interesting enough by itself. I’m assuming you haven’t advocated for anything or anyone. Include something in this section that sets you apart in some way, makes you seem like a contributor, and makes them want you.
No. It’s not the type of thing you’d put in your application as the person said above. Most people tend to come out in college. It should comfort you that it’s quite common and people don’t think it’s a big deal any more. Not to downplay your struggles, but you won’t be alone…if that helps.
Also, it’s quite possible your family already knows and is waiting for you to come out. People love you for YOU, not for your sexual identity.
Yea 5 minutes after posting i realized how ridiculous it was to even consider that
Didn’t put anything about it
Thanks though.
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