<p>I've found myself in yet another dilemma with my guidance counselor. We don't necessarily get along too well, and I had an appointment today to talk with her about this conflict--</p>
<p>My english teacher this first semester was amazing, and I feel like I learned more than ever. We also became close, and I thought she could possibly write my letter of rec for college, also because she is writing one for my summer pre-college program. So, I went to my counselor to switch into the english class she is teaching next semester, really so I could have her for the full year and the letter could be that much more genuine. </p>
<p>It would have worked out fine if my counselor allowed me to drop my photo class. The problem with this is I am planning on applying to Tisch NYU for photo & imaging, so obviously they would want to see I took photo in school. However, I tried to explain to my counselor that I've taken photo since sophomore year, the same class in fact, and this year (junior year), instead of the school class, I went to the International Center of Photography in NYC to take classes there. I said that it would be obvious on my resume, when I listed this, that I did continue photo through junior year. She thinks it would show my "inconsistency" and I would likely not be accepted. However, she's not an art teacher, artist, or anything of the kind, and I personally feel like it wouldn't be that big of a deal.</p>
<p>So, drop my photo class and risk coming off as "inconsistent" or not "driven" enough? Or, enjoy a second semester of english with my teacher and get a great recommendation.</p>
<p>Things to note:</p>
<p>-I'm likely doing pre-college at Tisch, which I think shows a great deal of devotion
-I commute every week to NYC just to go to photo classes
-I actively participate in photo competitions</p>
<p>I don't think continuing a school class would show how I was not serious about photo. </p>
<p>Thanks for reading and your input on this would be very much appreciated.</p>