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In my experience, counselors are only good for exactly average students. If you're better than average, you can make a better decision than a councelor.

When I was a freshman (engineering degree), a counselor advised me to NOT skip a freshman calculus class even though I placed out of it on an entrance exam. What a waste of my time that class was. I guess the university made more money off of me taking an extra class that I didn't need.

I was much more focused when I had a full schedule of classes. I think I may have slacked off if I had a lighter schedule.

Again, it's very hard to say without knowing you. I think you may know what the right answer is for you, but are looking for someone else to tell you. Go with your own feeling; if it's wrong you won't be angry at someone else.