<p>Apparently I am supposed to get to know my counselor really well if I want her to write me good college recommendations when I'm a senior. In all honesty, I don't really like my counselor that much. Would you still recommend that I talk to her often and build up a good relationship with her?</p>
<p>definitely, but make sure you are building a strictly good relationship. i would avoid arguing with them even if they dont know what theyre talking about because letters of recommendation are very important</p>
<p>What should I discuss with her if I'm a sophomore? Like the classes I'm taking, ECs, SAT/ACT... ?</p>
<p>For that matter, should I just randomly go in and talk to her about I spend my time and ask "What do you think about everything I am doing?"</p>
<p>It isn't the most important to have a "relationship" with your counselor, especially if you aren't really willing to / your counselor = weird.</p>
<p>Just don't get on his/her/its bad side, and drop by once in a while to ask questions that you really have. Getting "close" just for college recs is mainly useless; that kind of approach won't make much of an impact anyways.</p>
<p>Just hold your nose and be friendly. </p>
<p>It doesn't kill anyone to make a sincere conversation or visit once in a while (the counselor actually knowing your name will be nice too)</p>