Olivia Corwin Class: Sophomore Hometown: Novato, Calif. High School: St. Ignatius Prep Height / Weight: 5-7 / 170

Personal: Captain of her crew at St. Ignatius High School ... winner of the California Alumni Association Scholarship ... parents are Andrew Corwin and Cheryl Pattison ... has a brother, Andrew ... intending to major in political science and plans to go to law school.

The best part about the University is: Having a strong support system that is not only there to watch you succeed, but to push you to do so with encouragement and teamwork.

I chose Cal because: It offered me the best all-around package of academics, athletics, environment and individuals.