<p>While most American high schools allow a large degree of choice in classes, it is not true that students that want to go to college can only take the classes that interest them. All colleges’ admissions websites contain advice similar to this from Harvard:</p>
<p>In summary, we recommend:</p>
<pre><code>the study of English for four years: close and extensive reading of the classics of the world’s literature;
four years of a single foreign language;
the study of history for at least two, and preferably three years: American History, European History, and one additional advanced history course;
the study of mathematics for four years, including the particular topics described;
the study of science for four years: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and preferably one of these at an advanced level;
frequent practice in the writing of expository prose.
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<p>source: [Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Preparing for College](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/preparing/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/preparing/index.html)</p>
<p>You will be evaluated based on your achievements in the context of what was available to you. Do not worry about differences between high schools.</p>