<p>I just finished freshman year in high school. I had straight A's which equvilated my GPA to a 3.9125(weighted) 3.7(unweighted) which I plan on rasing. I know that grades and standardized test scores are not all it takes to get into an Ivy League schools like dartmouth (my dream school). So I decides to try new things and this year I have found a new passion in theatre and was a lead in only my second play!!! I have joined ITS (international thespian society) and got accepted into my school's varsity theatre program. So my question is if I got nationally or state recognized in the ITS festival and/or UIL One Act play competitions would it give me a quote on quote "hook" in the college application process?</p>
<p>Sorry for the typos!</p>
<p>The typical def’n of ‘hook’ is an institutional need (legacy, development admit, athlete, URM). Talented theatre people are not uncommon – thus NOT a hook.</p>
<p>But if it’s something you truly enjoy, go for it.</p>
<p>It would be a very strong EC but still not a hook. That would still help you when they are comparing you with other candidates with similar academic achievement.</p>
<p>NYU Tisch should then be your backup if you want to major in drama and you can afford it…</p>
<p>Thanks for the clarification everybody!</p>
<p>Also, Do colleges look highly upon those in theatre related activities rather than others such as athletics?</p>
<p>Depends. It really does. On how much time you put it, how successful you are/were, any awards you got, leadership, etc. A college would take a theatre captain with lead roles and a huge star with many awards and experience over a backup football player. They’d also take an all American record setting football player who led his team to a state title…it’s all relevant.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help guys!</p>
<p>It is not a big hook</p>