<p>In regards to the essay asking about diversity, I was considering writing about my gay father and the affect of that on me. However, I realize that my father's homosexuality is not directly related to me. My question is could that still be a good topic or should
I search for a new topic focused solely on me?</p>
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<p>You should write about the effect your gay father had on you. Not about your gay father.</p>
<p>They are very similar but very different. Make sure the essay is about you, and tells the adcoms something unique and interesting about you. The topic otherwise is fine.</p>