<p>How about trying something really sneaky. You could pose as a student who is interested in his future! Try telling counselor you wanted to meet so counselor will know you. How about then letting counselor know you hope to distinguish yourself in high school so that you open up more opportunities for college. Adding this first meeting will help counselor write a more personal and accurate reference when the time comes.
Wait a minute, that isn't sneaky, it is an honorable, up-front way of dealing with what is essentially a business meeting. I say give it a try!</p>