Worldview or Ideological Minority in Personal Statement

[clecknerj]

Does anyone have any thoughts on identifying yourself as an ideological minority in your personal statement, such as an atheist or a humanist?  There are published articles and polls revealing the unpopular and disadvantaged social climate atheists/humanists find themselves in, similar to perhaps gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.  I have noticed on the LSAC website, some schools list LGBT as a positive factor in admission decision, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to try and identify myself as an "ideological minority."

Thanks,
Jeremy

[UFBoldAsLove]

I would stay away from things that might make an adcom member uncomfortable, such as atheism. Anna Ivey touches on this subject in her book.

[bamf]

I would stay away from things that might make an adcom member uncomfortable, such as atheism. Anna Ivey touches on this subject in her book.

yeah, this is not quite the credited response


I would say if you think you can write a compelling PS about this topic, and it doesn't just come off as rambling complaints about organized religion, then go for it.

[UFBoldAsLove]

I would stay away from things that might make an adcom member uncomfortable, such as atheism. Anna Ivey touches on this subject in her book.

yeah, this is not quite the credited response

I would say if you think you can write a compelling PS about this topic, and it doesn't just come off as rambling complaints about organized religion, then go for it.

Lol, thanks for being diplomatic bamf.   

[bamf]

I would stay away from things that might make an adcom member uncomfortable, such as atheism. Anna Ivey touches on this subject in her book.

yeah, this is not quite the credited response

I would say if you think you can write a compelling PS about this topic, and it doesn't just come off as rambling complaints about organized religion, then go for it.

Lol, thanks for being diplomatic bamf.   

I'm just sayin', if it is something you feel you want/ need to write about don't make assumptions about what makes adcomms uncomfortable.

[Hank Rearden]

Use good judgment. 

[UFBoldAsLove]

Haha I got it honey.

[Hank Rearden]

I'm convinced.   

[UFBoldAsLove]

Hank, where have you been? I feel like we haven't been on the same thread in a while!

[Hank Rearden]

It has been sad for me too.   

I've been dealing with a lot of moving stuff, plus this weird girl.  Long story.