1. Who Am I? Jared Gardea Engineering Development & Design 09/06/2012

2. General Interests Everything Technology Beginning at the age of 4, anything including and/or utilizing some form of a technological aspect, I was immediately gravitated toward and interested in.

3. Jared Technology Services (JTS) During the summer of 2009, upon much anticipation and thought, I finally successfully launched my technology business, Jared Technology Systems. This focuses upon the repair, build, modification, and addition to computer systems widespread as a whole.

4. General Hobbies When not either occupied with school assignments or collaborating with clients, I usually enjoy taking part in- Socializing Shopping Photo Editing Swimming

5. My Top Senior Priorities Overall, I have many priorities and goals I wish accomplish throughout my final year of high school, however, some of my most prominent include- Maintain, as well as increase my GPA from my junior year Continuing to maintain and expand my technology business (JTS) Earning scholarships and recognitions Graduate within the top 10% Scoring a 30 or higher on the ACT

6. Potential College Majors Computer Hardware Engineering As an individual, I have always shared a passion towards understanding and improving the way in which base hardware components are assembled, manufactured, and placed within a system, innovating its design. Architectural Engineering Stuructural design, placement, layout, and the way in which buildings and large structures are designed has always been a key interest point of mine.

7. The University of Texas at San Antonio Overall, I have always had keen interest within this college simply due to the fact that it specializes in my engineering major, and, of course, is within Texas.

8. The University of Texas at Austin As a second choice, I have also always considered UT Austin, simply due to its exception engineering program and availabilities. Also, due to its in-state location.

9. California Institute of Technology The California Institute of Technology has always been among my prominent college choices, due to its many offered available options towards not only computer engineers, but all individuals majoring within any form of technology abroad.

10. Upcoming Future and Beyond

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