<p>hey all...I've posted this elsewhere, but what exactly can a hook entail?
would an above-par SAT score --say, a 2380-- count as something special?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t call a high SAT score a hook.</p>
<p>I definitely don’t think you should mention your SAT score as a “hook” on your application. You already have to submit your SAT score to them, so it will look desperate if you emphasize a mandatory-for-admission, standard piece of information. (it’s like calling your 4.0 GPA a hook…not good.)</p>
<p>Hooks are more about something that isn’t related to academics: legacy, first-generation college student, geographic location, ethnicity, etc.</p>
<p>Besides, a majority of Princeton students would have had high SAT scores too. That’s one reason why the university is considered so selective.</p>
<p>A high SAT score will help your chances, so don’t worry. It’s not like the admissions officers will say, “Oh no, this person doesn’t have a hook! Let’s reject him!” An advantageous academic reputation can beat out a hook in some cases anyway.</p>
<p>thanks so much!!</p>
<p>What about a disability? Does that count as a hook? Like, if I submit proof that I was actually in special education but still have great stats, will it be a hook, or will it scare them into thinking that I’m a bit slow? (It’s a coordination and visual perception disability.)</p>
<p>How do counter-hooks work? I’m Asian. Is there any way to not get hit by that?</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>Use those bio-engineering skills and actively change your DNA to Native American. The trials and tribulations you encounter would make a pretty good personal statement AND you could check the Native American box on your app.</p>
<p>“what da hook gon be?”</p>
<p>hmmm… a mastery of vernacular english should do the trick :D</p>
<p>it’s a rap song by murphy lee circa…2003/4ish?
hehe</p>
<p>I started singing the song after reading the title.</p>
<p>Because of backwards and ignorant thinking, non-physical disabilities are not looked upon kindly during the admissions process. Handle with care. </p>
<p>A wooden leg and a talking parrot on your shoulder; now that’s a hook.</p>
<p>or just a real hook…captain hook…pirate…get it? </p>
<p>…i’ll stop</p>
<p>There is one single hook that can be grouped as academics: medal winner of any International sci/math olympiad</p>