Probably need to be careful with that "realistic" message and who's delivering. You have a counselor who's the "Devil". Want that person laying down the tough love on 15 yr olds?
I get where your coming from. The devil would be in the details. Mix in some parents who are not engaged or overly engaged and it could be mess and a half.
He's essentially advocating for how the Germans determine post-secondary schooling. I can't recall which age it is determined but it is fairly early on in what we would consider high school.