<p>I make elaborate programs on my calculator, mostly games such as random Sudoku Generator, Minesweeper, Poker, Solitaire, and much more.
I just started a website that lets you download John</a> Chen's TI Programs
If I send the code of one or multiple programs and give screenshots and explain how I made it to ... say... MIT, will this impress them? does this qualify as a hook? Is it unique enough?
My other stats are excellent in all respects, but nothing extraordinary jumps out. that's why I think I need a hook, and that's why I'm hoping I actually have one.</p>
<p>Is being a URM a hook? I know it's an advantage, but if it is a hook then I've got one. ;)</p>
<p>Depends...</p>
<p>1) how much money you make off it
2) how many visits do you get
3) sponsorships you get from that site (and no...i'm not talking about Google Ads >__>)</p>
<p>would being homeschooled be a hook?</p>
<p>john-not a hook, just a really good ec.
lil-yes, this is a hook.
masrith-not a hook.</p>
<p>i don't make money off of it
i get about 2-5 first-time visitors daily, so not very much traffic at all
but I thought it was the interest/passion that counted, becuase I like to think the programs are pretty impressive
I thought URM was just an advantage, and a hook was some really unique special interest/talent. somebody define hook?</p>
<p>Those potential hooks will probably be negated by your race...</p>
<p>Oh, and a hook is something you can't control (race, legacy, developmental case, etc)</p>
<p>woah, slow down... how do you know what my race is? I'm just wondering how you arrived at your conclusion.</p>
<p>last name...</p>
<p>your hook won't be negated by your race. Bob i wish you would stop telling people these things. Who are you to say that his achievments are any less valuable because he's asian? Why are you trying to put him down because of his race? </p>
<p>And i do think that John's business could become a hook if he takes it to the next level, maybe makes a business out of it where people from across the world download his programs.</p>
<p>Yes Hook -</p>
<p>Would circus training be a hook?</p>
<p>And I'm no expert, but John's programs sound like a hook. Very unique</p>
<p>Is being part of the Gifted Program a hook?</p>
<p>It's a program that signifies me as being in the top 2 percentile of people in the world, in regards to IQ.</p>
<p>Fringey, they are not a hook in the way they will provide a substantial boost. They are a hook in the sense that they are definitely different--I doubt it's anything the adcoms will think is extraordinary.</p>
<p>^^ exactly. It's not a hook, but it will help to set you apart from others.</p>
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<p>Doubted. There are plenty of programs for the "gifted" out there. Plus, 2% of roughly 6 billion is 120,000,000. =p</p>
<p>speeking of URMs/Hooks... if i am 1/12 hispanic can i check hispanic?</p>
<p>"Gifted Program" ? Never heard of it. Are u sure it's legit.
I do have people from all over the world visiting my site.
In my first Common App version, all I had was a short blurb about it in additional info. Now that I think about it, I really regret not exploiting this more. I only sent it to Emory, and I'm hoping to be a finalist in the scholars program and be invited for an interview, for which I will bring my calculator along :)
In my new common app version, however, I've legnthened the short blurb in additional info and even added screenshots.</p>
<p>1/12? usually, it is check all that apply. so I guess it would be legit to check caucasian as well as hispanic</p>
<p>For me this is pretty cool. But I have no calculator literacy and don't understand anything from your site. However, I'm pretty sure colleges would find it impressive. But I'd stay away from posting "poker" games on the website. Might be a turn off...</p>
<p>so i talked to my father who was born in greece and my grandfather who was born in Spain...</p>
<p>i am 10% hispanic, 50% Greek, and 40% Caucasion.... so could i check hispanic and Caucasion would that be ok... and would i be a URM or not... or any leg up....btw i do identify with this.</p>