<p>Not really.
I’ve studied abroad, fluent in four languages, intern at a Wall St. IT firm, and have a couple below par ECs.
I don’t think that’s enough to warrant admission to Brown, though. I just figured I got lucky.</p>
<p>ETA: I did also have recommendations from the Army Deputy Director, one congress member, and the former Mayor of where I live. But as I said, I don’t think those are weighted enough to count as substantial hooks.</p>