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I’m currently in the process of applications and interviews to DPT Programs and have come to a dilemma. A lot of the PT Schools in California, where I reside, are private Christian schools. While I am Christian, I am also Gay. I have done soul searching and my faith and sexuality are in unison however I know not everyone feels the same way about LGBT+ people and Christianity. My question is whether I should be afraid to let staff in the admissions teams know that I am gay and if I should try to keep it to myself as much as possible (I.e. say I’m not in a relationship when I am). Is there a good possibility I could be treated unfairly if that information is found out? I don’t want special treatment for being LGBT, I just want a fair shot like everyone else. Thanks for your time and insight.
While you are in control of letting others know of your sexual identity/orientation, you are not obligated to if you don't trust the admissions recruiters or students. You can do your research whether the universities that host the DPT programs have offices for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty and contact the university officers in charge about your concerns. Certainly if they don't have such offices or if they are really difficult to find or get information about how active they are in an environment and culture of inclusion and allyship, I'd skip that school. Of course, I would also widen my net where I would send applications.