Complaining about my own school

<p>Although I am not an expert in education, I am certain that my school's classes are near-totally idiotic. Not in that they are lazy, but in that the teachers and students don't seem to know or care why the heck they're sitting in class, bored to death, memorizing all these numbers and facts that they'll forget the day after the exam. </p>

<p>My teacher told me that "I'm good at what I'm interested in, and mediocre at what I'm not," and I think he's right, looking at my grades compared to my peers. I did my best only in subjects I found educational value in, and focused on learning things outside of my school curriculum. And I am certain that if I have learned anything past few years, the school classes have little to do with that matter compared with the enormous change all the reading, writing, drawing, experiencing, and talking I have independently sought outside of school prison. But, will the college I'm applying to sympathize with my situation? Or would they see me as some dumb student too lazy to make up better excuses?</p>

<p>I don't think you should put down or criticize your school - it might seem like you're whining or complaining too much.</p>

<p>However, I think it would be a great idea to emphasize that you are so curious and interested in certain subjects that you do outside work just to learn more. Colleges love students who have motivation and are passionate about something.</p>