<p>I was wondering how negatively only two years of a foreign language (bad teacher, and bad advice from counselor) and only math through pre-calculus(only algebra I was offered for freshman) will affect my chances at stanford? I have good test scores, great ec's, and a good gpa, but I am just wondering about the language and the math? =(</p>
<p>thank you!</p>
<p>I am a minority though</p>
<p>from the stanford admissions website:</p>
<p>Recommended High School Curriculum</p>
<p>We respect the responsibility that high schools, principals, and teachers should have in the development of courses and curricula for their students. For that reason, we do not have a set of required courses for admission to Stanford. We have found, though, that a curriculum emphasizing depth and breadth across the core academic subjects is the best preparation for the academic rigors at Stanford. Our experience has suggested that students who excel in a curriculum like the one below are well-suited for the demands of college academics:</p>
<p>English: four years, with significant emphasis on writing and literature.</p>
<p>Mathematics: four years, with significant emphasis on fundamental mathematical skills (algebra; trigonometry; plane, solid, and analytic geometry).</p>
<p>History/Social Studies: three or more years. Such courses should include the writing of essays.</p>
<p>Science: three or more years of laboratory science.</p>
<p>Foreign Language: three or more years of the same foreign language. Your study of a foreign language ought to include the development of four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.</p>
<p>i think it will hurt your chances, but that doesnt necessarily mean you wont get it..if you stand out in other areas i think its ok</p>