1) What good book have you read lately? Why did it appeal to you?       I recently read The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker, a novel about, well, a golem and a jinni that end up coming to New York separately in 1899.  At first I enjoyed the book because of its strange premise and watching the two creatures learn to adapt in this new world.  But the book goes deeper than that, and to say any more would just be a spoiler.  You'll really just have to read it yourself.

2) What are you interested in studying in college?  Why are you considering this/these majors?        As of right now, I'm considering majoring in aerospace engineering and possibly minoring in electrical engineering or computer science. I want to do aerospace engineering because ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by space as well as the science behind rockets.  Aerospace engineering merges all that together perfectly.  It also serves as a gateway to the right peple who might put me on a rocket.  The minors I'm considering mainly have to do with my current hobbies which involve repairing or tinkering with electronics and learning how to do the most I can with computers.

3) What colleges are you considering?                                       I'm focusing on the University of Maryland and the University of Maryland Baltimore County.  Both of these are among the best for me because of how close they are, and they offer some of the best engineering programs around.  UMD has a full aerospace engineering course up to a master's degree, meaning I won't have to transfer to another school.  Similarly, UMBC has almost every other form of engineering and is very hands-on.  It would have been my first choice, but it doesn't offer aerospace engineering. 

4)   Any advice for Juniors?  Oh boy, I swear people say this about everything - start early - and they are so right, especially if you have a tendency to procrastinate, because college apps and school will just get overwhelming.  One thing I've found to work is to go through it with a friend, even if you aren't applying to the same colleges.  Having a friend with you doing the same thing and encouraging you makes it a lot more likely that you'll stay on top of your work and college apps.  That and actually attending the CollegeTracks workshops.  Going makes a world of difference.  The people there know what they're doing and make the whole process so much simpler and clearer.  They help with just about everything college-related.  It's a resource that is not worth missing out on.  Although it might be a little intimidating at first, there's no need to be, because everyone there is kind and ready to help.  In all honesty, if I never heard about them and never went to CollegeTracks, I'd be so lost right now.