What is the best hook to have?

Applying to College
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<p>Legacy, URM, First Generation, etc.</p>

2

<p>This can be answered the same way as so many other questions here on CC:</p>

<p>It depends on the school.</p>

3

<p>Hands down: Development kid, granpa writes a $50M check</p>

4

<p>Ok, what about for top tier schools?</p>

5

<p>1) Development kid
2) celebrity or celebrity’s kid
3) recruited athlete
4) URM</p>

<p>1st Gen isn’t a hook – it’s a point to consider only.
Legacy isn’t a hook – it’s a point to consider only</p>

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<p>Thanks</p>

7

<p><a href=“In College Admissions, Athletes Are the Problem - NYTimes.com”>http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/11/13/why-do-top-schools-still-take-legacy-applicants/in-college-admissions-athletes-are-the-problem&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“Legacy’s Advantage May Be Greater Than Was Thought”>http://chronicle.com/article/Legacys-Advantage-May-Be/125812/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

8

<p>A 95 mph left handed pitcher is the best type of hook.</p>

9

<p>Genius, Billionaire, Philanthropist. </p>