The college application essay is the student's opportunity to showcase their personality beyond grades, scores and extracurricular activities. However, admissions officers read about 50 or more essays per day during the application season. For this reason, it is so important to draw their attention as soon as they begin reading the essay, and a captivating hook will do the job. The article below lists some of the best ways to hook a reader and make you stand out among other applicants:
