Kelly Chan (MIKVA Scholar)

High School:  Whitney M. Young

Favorite Class: World Literature/Journalism.

Favorite Activity: I like to play the stock market.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: My favorite teacher is Mr. Scokse (the one who teaches the world literature/journalism).

My Favorite way to relax: In my spare time I either watch TV or put on some nice music & read a recommended book.

My Favorite book:  I have many favorites, but among the top are: Ender’s Game, All Quiet on the Western Front, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: I am interested in attending U of I.

My Dream Profession is:  I am not sure what I want to do.

Biggest concern about college: My biggest concern is whether I will get into the college I want.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: I look forward to getting the college experience and meeting new people.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: that no one should slack off during high school. Every grade matters and all freshmen should look into getting into many clubs/organizations/activities.

My hero is:  Bill Watterson.