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@elisempham

How do I write a standout hook for my college essay?

1 year ago

Viral factor:x6.41
Views:140,688
Engagement:20.02%
Niche:Education
Format:Selfie with Background
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Viral factor
x6.41: about 6.41 times the views @elisempham usually gets. Viral factor divides a video's views by its account's usual views, so it measures how far the video beat its creator's normal reach, whatever the size of the account.
Views
140,688 views.
Engagement
20.0% engagement rate. 18,382 likes, 53 comments, 798 shares, 8,931 saves.
Hook
“How do I write a standout hook for my college essay?”: the opening line, the part that has to stop the scroll.
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niche: Education; format: Selfie with Background.
Against the Education niche
Against the Selfie with Background format
Views against the Education niche
Engagement against the Education niche

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