Does this count as 4 years of a foreign language?

Applying to College
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I know that a lot of selective schools require 3-4 years of a foreign language. At my high school, we break the year up into two semesters, where most courses last one semester and AP courses last two semesters. So, I took Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4 from freshman through junior year. However, I am not signed up for Spanish 5 for my senior year. Does “4 years of a foreign language” literally refer to taking it each year of high school, or is it taking four courses as I did in my case by taking Spanish 1-4. And will colleges look badly upon me for not taking it senior year? I’m a prospective business/finance major to put it into context.

Thanks a lot

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It means the equivalency of 4 yrs

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Nope very normal in districtsome that allow students to start in middle school.

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As long as you get to “level 4”, it counts. Colleges know some kids will finish out a foreign language sequence in less than 4 years.

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@VickiSoCal @yonceonhismouth @T26E4 Alright, I had the choice between taking AP Government or Honors Spanish 5 and I chose AP Gov. I can still switch the classes before school start. Should I take AP Gov or spanish 5?

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Don’t you have to take Gov to graduate?

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I’d ask your HS guidance counselor how language at your HS has been viewed by colleges in past years.

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Is Spanish 4 at your high school equivalent to completion of 4th year Spanish at other high schools?