Is This Considered a Hook?

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<p>Hi, my uncle was previously on the Board of Admissions for Dartmouth's Med School. Would a recommendation from him be considered a hook? If so, how helpful would this be in admissions to the college for undergrad?</p>

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<p>no. It wouldn’t be helpful, given what you’ve said.</p>

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