What "hook" can help overcome a subpar SAT score?

happy1
Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:48:32 +0000

No. That is not a hook. A hook is a reason why a college would want YOU above any others with a similar profile. Examples might be if you were a recruited athlete, if you are Maila Obama, if your parents are huge donors to the school etc. Either you have a hook or your don’t. Very few people do have hooks. Being a URM can be a factor in your favor, but it is not a hook.

Certainly apply to UM (especially in-state), but also apply to other schools where your ACT meets the school profile (perhaps MI State?)