Mario Gage

High School: University of Chicago Lab School

Favorite Class: AP Economics

Favorite Activity: Investing

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: My U.S. History teacher, Mr. Charles Branham.

My Favorite way to relax: Listening to music.

My Favorite book: Freakenomics.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: Princeton University, Columbia University.

My Dream Profession is: Investment Banking.

Biggest concern about college: The cost and workload.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: The freedom and meeting new people. Basically, taking control of my life.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: For them to try their hardest every year because every year counts. Start ACT and SAT test prep as early as possible.

My hero is: John W. Rogers Jr., the founder of Ariel Investments.