<p>I see "Do you have a hook?" all over on Chance Me threads. I'm assuming it's something to do with your application essay but I could be wrong?</p>
<p>A quick search will tell you. This question is asked multiple times weekly.</p>
<p>Yeah that’s what I did. Thanks. New question though, does it matter if you’re a recruited athlete to the college you’re not applying to?</p>
<p>I’ve been recruited by some D3 schools that I obviously don’t want to attend. Would they still be a hook in my applications to other schools?</p>
<p>No. If the school is not interested in you for its sports team, then your sport is just another extracurricular.</p>
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<li> you have a legacy - someone in your direct family attended that school</li>
<li> the school wants you because you excel in a sport and want you to participate on that school’s team</li>
<li> your parents are very rich and donate a lot of money to that school.</li>
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