• Favorite song for going crazy and having fun?: Flashing Lights, Kanye West

• Something nice you've done for someone recently?: Guiding many of my friends through the Common Application. Offering them advice on their essays.

• Something nice that someone's done for you recently?: Mom booked our family for a cruise! :)

• What do you think is your best quality? (physical or mental): Public speaking abilities. In stark contrast, my tendency to remain quiet and observant would be a close second.

• Tell us something you're excited about: I'm ecstatic about this process. It's my transition from one segment of my life to another. I'm opening new doors and venturing on new journeys.

• Tell us a joke, or something funny: My sense of humor.

• Favorite song for relaxing with friends?: Perfect, Tyler the Creator and Kali Uchis with a feature from Austin Feinstein.

• Best book or movie for when you need to smile?: The Martian. Quite the film.

• Any advice to underclassmen?: Operate with a certain degree of foresight. Keep your long-term goals in mind. Do not engage in activities for the sake of resume-padding—participate in extracurriculars you genuinely enjoy and are passionate about. If you don't know what they are yet, test the waters (this is the perfect time to discover who you are and what captivates you!). Take every interesting opportunity offered to you, but don't overburden yourself early on.

• Any advice to all the seniors applying right now?: I am a senior applying right now! Though I must say: be yourself. When it's all said and done, you'll be somewhere that's perfect for you. It may come as a blessing in disguise.