<p>EDIT: to ivy leagues mainly/other top universities</p>
<p>Living abroad may be interesting, but it is certainly not a hook.</p>
<p>No, it is not a hook.</p>
<p>Are you saying that your parents have had no formal education past high school? If so, you would be considered a first-generation college student and while that’s not a “hook” per se, it’s definitely a tip factor. </p>
<p>Alright, that’s what I meant. Thank you for your replies guys.</p>