<p>I have heard in the past that getting into USACO GOLD is a hook to Stanford. Can someone tell me if this is true or not ?</p>
<p>Hook=recruited athlete, URM, legacy.</p>
<p>It’s a very good boost, but not a guarantee.</p>
<p>It is a significant boost but it is not a hook as waverly said</p>
<p>thanks for the prompt responses.</p>