Daniel Velasco

High School: Brooks College Prep.

Favorite Class: My favorite class as a junior was pre-calculus. I liked this class because I understood the concepts and flied through it.

Favorite Activity: I like spending my free time trying to teach myself new things. I am currently learning how to play the piano with the guidance of YouTube videos.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: Mrs. Robbins, my history teacher for 2 year and my division teacher.

My Favorite way to relax: Listen to music alone in my room or practice playing the piano.

My Favorite book: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago.

My Dream Profession is:  International Business Administrator.

Biggest concern about college: Learning to adapt to a new schedule and different teaching methods.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: Meeting new people and having new experiences.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: No matter what, do not slack off. Stay on task and challenge yourself by taking AP courses later in high school.

My hero is: My mother. She has always worked hard and stressed the importance of education. She has even taken on the role as the breadwinner due to my father’s illness.