Do I really need 4 yrs of a foreign language?

<p>Spanish is bringing my GPA down. And...because of switching schools and stuff, I'm behind, and I can't take AP senior year...should I bother taking it next year? </p>

<p>I know JHU reccommends 4 years of everything (I'm taking AP Psyc to substitute AP Euro or something)...but will 1 yr of a foreign language really matter...that much...? Besides, I'm doubling up on AP sciences...</p>

<p>Four years is optional for all top colleges. </p>

<p>But if I were you, I would study this summer (take out as many cds and books from local library that you can find), upload comprehension lessons and brush up on reading/writing skills so you won’t feel so insecure about your Spanish skills. </p>

<p>You really need to look beyond high school and even college. Many grad, med and business schools require a strong command of a second language. Some schools require fluency in a second language, for example, Stanford Medical School requires fluency in “Spanish or an Asian Language.” </p>

<p>However, if there is a schedule conflict between AP Spanish and other mandatory classes, I would take the science, math or language course over the foreign language course and then explain that in your application (why you only took three years of Spanish). </p>

<p>So don’t close doors right now. That GPA is important, but if you go into your senior year prepared, you might just get an A.</p>

<p>An answer to your question about foreign language classes, as well as much more information about how the Johns Hopkins admissions committee will evaluate high school course selection can be found on this discussion thread on the Hopkins Forums:</p>

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