A Note to Freshman: Don't Trust Your Counselors

There are a lot of things the school counselors don't tell you. Whether it is to torture us for their own amusement or out of complete disregard, I am honestly unsure. However, it is finally clear to me that just because they schedule you for something, doesn't mean its mandatory, or even wise. For example: foreign language. We need two years to graduate. And that is it. To all the freshmen overachievers, I caution to never do more than you absolutely have to in foreign language unless it is your life's passion. It does not get better, and the fiestas are only for the lower leveled classes. Our counselors subtly suggest that one will never get accepted to college without four years of foreign language, and it is a lie construed to fill up the Spanish and French AP classes. Or a mechanism of torture. Another ridiculous class is physics. Yes, colleges like that credit, but unless you plan on being a physicist, this class is a waste of your time. If its your life dream, you are a strange person. If you're normal, then relax and bypass physics. Physical science will get you the credit and will allow you to focus on your AP courses. You know, the classes you actually care about. Whether it's gym or APLang, save yourself the hassle. Use common sense (and my words of wisdom) before you become the counselors' toy.