<p>The only way I see it helping you (not necessarily hurting, just not mattering one way or another) is if it helps you write a good essay.</p>
<p>It's only a hook if you have done something to better the GLBT community</p>
<p>Sexuality by itself isn't a hook. But that coupled with activism will demonstrate to a university strong leadership skills and liberal views and yadda yadda. Also it certainly doesn't hurt that unis want to diversify their campuses.</p>