Karen Cuenca

High School:  Francis W. Parker

Favorite Class: English/Political Science.

Favorite Activity: Reading/Art.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: n/a

My Favorite way to relax: is to spend the day reading and/or listening to music.

My Favorite book:  The Book of Flying by Keith Miller.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: Brown, Oberlin, Yale, Vassar, liberal arts college.

My Dream Profession is:  Working for a non-profit organization that strives to address social injustices in society.

Biggest concern about college: The cost of college and the workload.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: The challenge and opportunity to grow academically by taking courses of my choice.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: Prepare for college early and create timetable so you’ll be organized and ready.

My hero is:  Anyone who has taken action to bring to our attention the problems in the world and inspiring others to take part.