What exactly would be a good hook?

modestmelody
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 06:43:34 +0000

THe hook is the essay for most, I can tell you that. I too feel like the interview had little to do with it, from what other peopel have told me and the fact that I was admitted and had a TERRIBLE interview.

They look for well rounded students(I participate in several jazz bands, ensembles (school band Captain), and 3 different rock bands at one point, varsity volleyball, Hebrew High School, Curriculum Committee, etc), so don’t just be a laundry list, take less things and be good at them and make them important. Highlight the things that matter most to you in your essay.

Btw, (4.0w, somewhere above 3.9 uw, 1480).

If I had a hook it was my three summers of research experience and coming in 4th place with my partner as a junior in the Siemens Westinghouse Competition. But I don’t know that even that matters as much as essays, since my partner for Siemens, with the same GPA and SAT and better ECs really was waitlisted.