Thank you calmom . . . “A hook is something that benefits the college in some way – some sort of value added to the college. So a student who has some quality that the college is seeking more of has a hook.” I was thinking it was something that made the child stand out to them, or made the child unique in the school’s view . . . I am new at college research (my daughter is in 9th grade), so I appreciate you explaining the concept to me :). I do know that she may need retesting and that I will have to communicate with prospective colleges’ LD offices . . . my daughter’s counselor has told me he will be helping with that and that most colleges are very receptive and will follow her 504 (she has minor accommodations, only 2 of which I think she will need in college, so he said it should be easy). Here’s hoping . . .