<p>Is it just an accessory course to buffer my transcript or can it be the determining factor in making me "not another girl who's applying for med school" ?</p>
<p>You'd have to be more specific. I'm taking Latin and I don't consider it a hook, because it's not uncommon. On the other hand, if you're learning a language that high schools don't typically offer, like Ancient Greek or something, yeah it might help you stand out.</p>