This was one of my two favorite images. You have done a wonderful job telling a story here. I love the intent look and the feeling of nervousness. And it is wonderful how you captured the computer screen in the background! And we can all identify with what he is thinking! Great job! Good luck!
In the context of DPC, this does indeed hit home as an image of hope. Outside of DPC, well, it's a little obscure. We can tell it's a computer monitor, but we're not sure who "they" are and "what" they're supposed to like. It's not a bad image though and I'm giving you a 6 because I like the mood created (even though I don't think most people would agree that mood to be hope).
Great picture and for those in-the-know, a nice sense of humor behind it. For any other forum, the reflected screen would be a distraction. Otherwise, great composition, levels, focus. Nice use of negative space. Plenty of emotional content. among my top picks this time around. Congratulations.