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<blockquote> <p>If you meant to say that fame, fortune, athletic ability, or stat-raising academic prowess are hooks -- I would agree.<<</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Calmom has it right. As I read the list in the post #1, I thought this is just a list of the standard hooks. Add URM status and you've got a pretty much complete list of all the major hooks. And sure, colleges are always on the lookout for applicants with hooks.</p>