<p>How important are "hooks" when aplying to a prep school?</p>
<p>to me, its the line that draws you from getting in or not getting in.</p>
<p>otherwise, there would be nothing that makes you stand out of the crowd.</p>
<p>i agree with SGUSA they matter a lot</p>
<p>I agree, for instance im asian, and ik there are TONS of over academically achievers then me… however my hook i feel puts us on an even ground if not even a slight edge ;)</p>
<p>exactly i have lackluster grades at best but my hook makes them ( boarding schools) consider me.</p>
<p>what are everyones hooks?</p>
<p>Don’t let people tell you that hooks are all that matter though. I know quite a few people who got in with no hooks at all, no legacy, no tons of money, etc etc</p>
<p>Hooks are things that set you apart, and not everyone has them. Plenty of people get in without a hook. Being a varsity athlete is not a hook. Being on a nationally recognized team is a hook. If you are from Alaska, you have a hook. If your family funded for an ice rink, you have a hook. Please read this post by baseballmom: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/264002-i-got-my-ssat-scores-today-5.html#post5113089[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/264002-i-got-my-ssat-scores-today-5.html#post5113089</a>, and this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-chances/609568-what-hook.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-chances/609568-what-hook.html</a>. :)</p>
<p>well couture girl from what ik</p>
<p>mine is- (or i think it is) football and Zen Buddhism proctor
HCO- I believe is soccer and being like every single race combined into one</p>
<p>Sometimes a hook isn’t really necessary, you’re just a good fit for the school. 
My hook is going to Nicaragua with Global Glimpse and tutoring students there. However, I doubt it will make colleges overlook the rest of my rather lackluster application. :/</p>