Crystal Del Raso

High School: Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Favorite Class: Creative writing.

Favorite Activity: Swimming and track.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: Mr. Kennedy.

My Favorite way to relax: Listen to music and sleep.

My Favorite book: New Moon.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: U of I, Loyola, Depaul, UIC, and Northwestern.

My Dream Profession is: Something I love to do everyday.

Biggest concern about college: Finding one that is right for me and that I can see myself at for four years.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: The "college experience" - finding myself and discovering what I want to be.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: To take your classes seriously all year and work hard. It pays off when your applying and they see how much effort you put into your education. Also, get involved!

My hero is: My mother.