Significance of hooks?

happy1
Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:46:21 +0000

I agree, being a full pay international is not a hook, although you will be more desirable to many schools than an international who is seeking significant aid. A hook is a reason a school would want you above others with a similar profile (ex. recruited athlete, child of a huge donor to the school etc.)

As I would tell anyone, apply to a wide range of reach (Ivy and equivalents are reaches for pretty much everyone), match, and safety schools that you can afford and would be happy to attend.