Candance Samuel
Tucker. Georgia
Harvard University

Candance is a Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship recipient who graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and was selected to participate in the Preface Engineering Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She received the Georgia Certificate of Merit and was selected for the Governor's Honors Program.  She volunteers with a number of groups, including Habitat for Humanity and the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and founded the Tucker Literary Society. She also worked as a teaching assistant with the  Latin American Association, teaching ESOL classes.

"I would like to give students a real and honest perspective on college life and the college admissions process.  In retrospect, having a friend who had undergone the same process helped me avoid some pitfalls and confusion associated with applying to college, and I would like to do the same for others.  Not only does the Council inspire confidence and motivation in high schools students, but they also open them up to options they may have not considered.  I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals."