How to use something as a spike/hook

glassesarechic
Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:47:35 +0000

It’s not a hook; it’s an EC (or an honor if there are no associated, regular responsibilities). A hook would be something out of your control (being an under-represented minority, a legacy, etc), while this is comparable to student council president. Many applicants will have such accomplishments, meaning that this alone won’t make you stand out. While it’s an impressive school-level accomplishment, many Ivy acceptees will have national awards as well.