Do you really need a "hook" to get into HYPS?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Is it possible for an Asian, high income, not from an underrepresented state, not 1st to go to college, perfect GPA/SAT, no disciplinary problems, and decent, committed + passionate EC's but no ridiculous awards (by which I mean things like #1 in state for debate, #1 on West coast for football, #1 in national competition for viola, IBO medalist, Intel Finalist, etc) to get into the top colleges? If so, what would make them stand out? Would it be great essays + recs?</p>

<p>[Sorry, I thought more people might read this forum than College Admissions].</p>

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<p>Dude, you just described my situation perfectly. I really hope it is possible.</p>

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<p>Great essays and recs are a must! But you also have to show why you want to go there and what makes you different then all of the other high-income Asians with perfect GPA/SATs! Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>all by luck</p>

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<p>“all by luck”
a real man makes their own luck</p>