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

vkugal
Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:59:50 +0000

She said she is in-state, so her odds are good. If you can bring up your ACT just 3 marks (a lot harder than expected - about 12 more questions correct), I’d say you have a solid chance. Being a URM is a very small hook, but will give you a slightly better chance if being compared to a student that is not a URM of similar standing. I wouldn’t worry about a hook honestly, I’d worry about bringing your score up and writing very strong and compelling essays. Realistically, even going up to a 29 is good IF you have strong ECs and essays and recommendations.