For now, Seton, who names history and social studies as possible concentrations, says he will concentrate on a few issues and "get his feet wet" on the council. He also wants to get involved with a singing group at Harvard--something he says he loved in high school--and find out about community service opportunities involving tutoring.

His friends' expectations are far less modest.

"He's the kind of guy who has most likely to succeed written all over him," Mancini says. "If he wants to be a doctor, he'll be an amazing one. If he wants to be a lawyer, he'll be great. If he wants to go into politics, there is no doubt in my mind that he'll be successful."

"He is a very determined person," Burakoff says. "I would not be surprised to see Eliah Seton as UC President in 3 years."