User blog comment:SmudgyHollz/I Am So Scared. Some Help Please?!/@comment-1333071-20111123013123

I totally understand this, and as your school system ends a little earlier (I think you go until 16 years old, while we go until 18... big difference!), I can totally understand the ":O Holy cow" feeling you're having right now. You are NOT over-stressing, I have to make these decisions in March.

First of all, I would recommend any required subjects. Math, English, Science, whatever. At my school, we have to take four math classes (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a math of our choice), four English classes (English 9, 10, 11, and 12), three science classes (Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a physical science), and three social studies/history/government classes (World History, Civics and Economics, and US History), in addition to 11 electives (classes you "choose" to take), which include phys. ed to graduate.

So, my recommendation is any class that gets you to where you want to be: successful in any department you happen to choose. I don't mean that "I choose to be a writer now, I will work towards it," I mean "I want to be successful when I grow up." This means you need to choose a large variety of classes (which your school seems to have laid out for you).

My specific recommendations:
 * Math- believe it or not, you need it, even if it's only for money. It's important.
 * English- duh.
 * A science- If it's required, take it, if not, choose one that you're interested in.
 * History/Civics/Economics- It's always fantastic to know these things. I personally recommend an Economy class.
 * Second/third language- If you know another language already, TAKE A THIRD. Languages are SO important, and what's more, they teach you about your own language.
 * Technology- You need to use technology more and more every day. You might as well learn how to.
 * Health/gym (which I believe is Personal and Social Ed)- Yeah, that's kind of important.
 * Something you're interested in- Well, you want to be a writer? Take a creative writing class!
 * A class with no homework- I'm sure you understand why. If it's not interesting, don't take it.
 * Something you might need- Personal finance, for instance. Yeah, that's a good idea.

Another thing I have to stress is showing your stuff. If you're good at math (an example xD) take extra math classes. If you're interested in other cultures, take a couple more language classes than everyone else. This shows universities that you're interested. You want to be a writer? Simple, take more English or grammar classes or something. :)

I also suggest working towards studying abroad. Not in an English-speaking country (that's still pretty cool), but in a country that speaks another language (go to France or Spain or Italy!).

Most of all, DO WELL. That's one of the hugest factors to get into university!!!! Yeah, I know, DUH, but it's SO TRUE. My friend just got rejected the other day because she failed one class.

Anyway, I hope that helps. That's just my experiences speaking there. Don't forget I'm American and it's tough to get into college. And college is expensive. Go for a scholarship or two.

Again, don't forget to do what you want and what's required. :)