common ones here

• Recruited athlete — Being actively recruited for a varsity team is one of the strongest hooks.

• Legacy status — Having a parent (sometimes a grandparent or sibling) who attended the college.

• Underrepresented minority (URM) — Identifying as part of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group in the school’s applicant pool.

• First-generation college student — Being the first in your family to attend college can be a strong hook at many institutions.

• Child of a major donor or faculty member —