Would this be a "hook"?

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>My uncle works at Feinberg as a transplant surgeon and is well known in his field. He is also a guest lecturer in classes, but he went to the Universiy of Minnesota- Twin Cities. Would this count as a “hook” on an application even if I didn’t apply to a medical field?</p>

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<p>no. it would not</p>

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<p>No. It’s a connection, not a hook.</p>