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Being asked if you're gay on an application

Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:43 am
Posted by BU Bear In BR
Wacko
Member since Apr 2022
322 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:43 am
For context I'm currently in the process of applying to medical school, and one of the questions on my application was asking for me to state whether I'm gay or not. Would you put down that you're gay even if you're not if you think it'll help you get in? Curious to see what y'all think

ETA: I didn't explain it well. It's not a yes/no question, it's just asking for me to state what my sexuality is
This post was edited on 10/21/22 at 8:57 am
Posted by USEyourCURDS
Member since Apr 2016
12094 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:44 am to
instead of checking the yes box, draw a little penis in it
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
27633 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:44 am to
Does the school have a D.I.E. department? If yes, then absolutely it will help you with admission.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
66619 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:45 am to
Posted by iAmBatman
The Batcave
Member since Mar 2011
12382 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:45 am to
quote:

Would you put down that you're gay even if you're not if you think it'll help you get in?


This will, in no way, ever come back to bite you in the arse.
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
46986 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:46 am to
I had to fill out a diversity form yesterday to be set up as a vendor asking if our owner was trans or gay
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52969 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:46 am to
Well, are you?
Posted by Bluefin
The Banana Stand
Member since Apr 2011
13270 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:47 am to
ALWAYS identify yourself as a minority or marginalized group. It's like an express pass at Disney and is completely subjective.
Posted by Charm299
Member since Aug 2017
780 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:48 am to
No but I’m willing to learn
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37723 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:49 am to
Isn’t asking this question on a job interview illegal?
Posted by facher08
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
4484 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:50 am to
Check "Yes". If you get called on it, just say you are gender fluid and identified as gay when you filled out the application. You identify as straight now.
Posted by BamaCoaster
God's Gulf
Member since Apr 2016
5345 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:51 am to
My wife’s mother was born and raised in Kingston, making my son 1/4 Jamaican.
You better believe I have been checking African American on every doc we fill out.

Also, via Google, I have checked minority owned and trans for my business ownership, which I believe helps me in the rankings. Can’t prove it though.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
99788 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:51 am to
You should write in: I consider myself to be a happy person, so "yes."
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
28664 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:53 am to
I take offense that they think they can reduce human sexuality to a “gay/not gay” yes or no question. These people must still be living in 2012.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:53 am to
Just check the box for

Monkey Pox Vaccination
[ ] NO
[x] YES
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George
Member since Aug 2004
78240 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:54 am to
Answer... Nunya
Posted by tiggerthetooth
Big Momma's House
Member since Oct 2010
61495 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:57 am to
Check yes. How can they ever question it or prove you're not? If it gives you a leg up then do it. Gay means "happy" anyways.
Posted by 14&Counting
Eugene, OR
Member since Jul 2012
37847 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:59 am to
quote:

it's just asking for me to state what my sexuality is



Bizarre
Posted by SwampGar
Texas
Member since Jan 2020
924 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 8:59 am to
That does not seem like something you should ask, nor should it matter. Weird.
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
15911 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 9:01 am to
Just put yes and if they challenge say you thought it meant happy.
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