<p>Would only having one arm and one leg be a hook to get into HYPS?</p>
<p>hmmmm that's a tough one......i'd say yes. is ure essay about it? well, either way if you're already a great student/person then it def would help.</p>
<p>...like if theres a really good/sad story behind it, like hit a mine in an abandoned minefield in Africa on a safari while on a family vacation?</p>
<p>Yes. If someone was without a limb yet didn't let it stop them in the pursuit of activities, I think it's a hook. Also would be diversity on campus.</p>
<p>I would say yes if you have an unique perspective / experience /etc due to it.</p>
<p>Yes; just make sure that your essay doesn't take on the sort of tone where the adcom might be thinking that you're expecting them to feel sorry for you.</p>
<p>It would most certinaly be a hook</p>
<p>if it doesn't work you can put it on your arm</p>
<p>Probably not enough. It's not like you'd be the first disabled person to apply for admissions.</p>