College

I'm a freshman, so I know I shouldn't be worrying about college, but I can't help it. I have a friend who plans to graduate early, go to college early, graduate from college early, and be a diplomat. What am I doing? blogging.....to no one. We have started choosing courses for next year, but the question is... french IV or Art? If I take french again next year, I either take Art I or Ceramics II....but, I hate french. Not the language, the class. I'm horrible with public speaking, so it really isn't my forte. I am required to take 3 years of a language, but the counselors all tell us to take four to "spice up our college applications." I want to go to an art college, and I think they would prefer I take an art class rather than another year of french. Any opinions? I need help. If you went to an art college....which one? I'm looking at RISD, SCAD, and Pratt, but those are the big leagues and I don't know how likely it is that I will get in....*crosses fingers*