<p>Grades: straight A’s except for one A- in freshman bio.
Favorite classes: philosophy, economics, multivariable calc.
Hated Classes: physics, chemistry, biology (notice a trend? science.)</p>
<p>Mock Trial is my favorite activity and my passion. I want to become a lawyer. I do lots of stuff besides mock trial: debate, guitar lessons, an internship, etc. </p>
<p>I got into girls state. I really like law. Really. I really hate science. really. </p>
<p>I’ve made this clear to my parents, but they are convinced that if I do it enough, I will learn to like it, when I’ve done enough to convince myself that i hate science. I appreciate physics, but I like other stuff better. But, they’re making me quit it ALL: not one, not two , everything. I really, really like what I do–I’m a two-time state champion at debate, but it seems like I really have to convince my parents some how that I’m A. good and B. that I will NEVER like science. Guess what they want me to do instead of mock trial and debate and guitar lessons and my amazing internship? prep for the intel and siemens competitions.
what do I do?</p>
<p>I don’t know how to deal with your parents. However, S of friend did debate thru HS, and mock trial all thru college. With rather mediocre grades, he is getting accepted into many law schools. He is being contacted by people from mock trial at these law schools!!! Plus, he is being offered merit scholarships. Since mock trial has been his one and only passion for many years, it was totally worth it.</p>
<p>If you have family friends who are lawyers, I’d have them speak to your parents. I suspect your folks are more familiar with with scientific/engineering types.</p>
<p>Ask some adult your parents respect to talk to them (your school teacher (a science teacher might work best in your case), your school college counselor, your debate coach, a family friend - anyone you think they respect).</p>
<p>Do not quit MT or Debate. ECs is something to be enjoyed, not forced.</p>
<p>Are they worried about college admissions? Tell them colleges want you to show passion for activities, not for building a resume. You can’t force passion, and you are so lucky that you have a passion for not one but two law-related activities. You should go for it! Debate is experiencing a resurgence in colleges these days, and many high-level colleges will really recruit you for it. Mock trial is the icing on the cupcake.</p>
<p>Do what you love. You deserve to enjoy everything you do!</p>