Coming Out Gay

[magicunicorn]

I was fairly "out" in my application through details in my CV and SOP, and then my proposed interests of study in my SOP only involved research on LGBT sexuality. I was accepted to multiple top programs and will be attending a top-5 school this fall. On my school visits, my "out-ness" was not at all a factor - so I wouldn't "closet" yourself in your application. Since well, what's the use of going to a program that would have rejected you had you been more upfront about your sexuality and your interests.

[gaygaygay]

Since well, what's the use of going to a program that would have rejected you had you been more upfront about your sexuality and your interests.

I absolutely agree. I was out in my statement of purpose and my writing sample. I know my acceptance and rejections were not related with my sexual orientation because the professors whom I wanted to work with were also out.