<p>I know that a lot of universities require/recommend 3~4 years of second language in high school. </p>
<p>However, I will be taking only 2 years of Spanish, but I am fluent in my native language. I am planning to take SAT II (my native language) and I am absolutely assured that I will get a perfect score. So, is this going to be disadvantageous for me during the admission process because I only have 2 years of credits in second-language ? Or do I have a fair chance as other people who have 3~4 years of credits in second language?</p>
<p>(P.S. What is the name of the Spanish course that is easier than IB Spanish but still allows you to be eligible for the IB Diploma?)</p>
<p>It depends on the school you're applying to. I know Harvard doesn't recommend taking SAT IIs in your native language. I think it would be best to just do the four years if at all possible.</p>
<p>False. Ab Initio Spanish is beginners Spanish. No previous experience.</p>
<p>Possibly you're taking about Spanish B - Foreign Language, with some previous experience. Or A2 - fluent-ish, but not to the level of hard-core literature like A1 where you read foreign texts translated into Spanish. In A2, you read Spanish texts/plays in Spanish.</p>
<p>About the SAT II question, I'm unsure how adcoms look at SAT II tests in native language. </p>
<p>I don't think you'll be at a disadvantage if you have 2 years foreign language credit if your school only offers a foreign language for two years.</p>
<p>Thanks... I think IzzyJ is right about the Spanish thing...
The thing about the second-language is though, that our school offers 3 years of foreign language credits, so I guess I will be at disadvantage for sure ?</p>
<p>May I ask what class you took the 1st year foreign language was allowed? </p>
<p>I don't think you'll be at a disadvantage per se; to me, it's a middling little point, unless you wish to apply for international studies which does require proficiency in a second/foreign language or possibly to a language/international community heavy school. (E.g. Macalester) </p>
<p>However, it might be buffered up by the fact that you speak your own home language, so you're bilingual + third language. (What's your national language?) </p>
<p>I have 2 yrs of French, 2 years of Spanish Ab Initio. The lack of continuity mightn't look good, since they offer French B at my school, but I know I'm horrible at languages.</p>
<p>My native language is Korean...
My counsellor advised me to take IB Bio instead of Spanish AB initio..
because she said that Standard Spanish IB was very difficult...
At that time however, I was not cognizant of the fact that most universities recommended or required 3-4 years of foreign language..
So I asked about it and she said that I really don't need to worry because I am fluent in Korean..
So.. yeah..</p>
<p>I am in a similar situation, in that I only realized until recently that Harvard and University of Pennsylvania recommend 4 years of a foreign language in high school. I had previously planned on taking 3 years of French. Do you think I would be at a disadvantage if I only took 3 years of French vs. 4 years?</p>
<p>I think that recommendation isn't so serious especially if you already speak another language. The admissions counsellors I've talked to are pretty flexible especially when dealing with multiple languages. I know people who speak 3 languages, but have not taken the 4 years in school. I doubt they would be punished for that.</p>