My passion is cars

Luis Leon, 6th Grade
Howard Tanner Middle School, Paramount, CA
Los Angeles Area

Hello, I’m Luis Leon, I am 11 years old and in the 6th grade. I never thought about college at least not until I heard the presentation by Save Me A Spot in College. I figured I would think about it later.

Now I have been hit with the realization that it’s now or never. Honestly, college seemed too far for me to reach. Me and my family live in a single apartment and none of us have our own room, none of us have a good career or jobs. I felt that I would never be able to pay for college, not even with two jobs.

I know I have a passion, my passion is cars and building and re-building cars. Me and my dad have worked on cars and I have learned a lot. I was shocked to find out how much a mechanic charges for their services. It seems unfair for families who rely on their cars to have to pay so much for services they really need.

I always wished there was a place that would consider low income families. Now I can make this wish come true.

If I get to college I can earn a degree in business and mechanics. If I price my services right, everyone will come to my shop and I will be able to run a successful business at a reasonable price. Now that I have been given this opportunity, a good future doesn’t seem too far anymore.

I am trying and I will continue to try. I am a good student and a member of MESA. I also play soccer and I box. If I am given a chance, I know I will try a lot harder because my future will be so much brighter. I would have a future to look forward to. Please, help me get into college.

Thanks,

Luis