dropping spanish as a junior?

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<p>Hey,
Im a junior currently and i have completed 4 years of spanish. I am currently taking Spanish D.
With all the other AP classes, my schedule is getting really busy. I am seriously contemplating on dropping Spanish now, almost half way through the year because i really am not getting along with my teacher. Also, im naturally putting that course work to the end, because i wanna try harder in my math and science classes, which is my main focus. As a result, the grade is slightly bringing down the gpa because its only honors weighted. I also would really benefit from having a free period to catch up on hw or finish last minute assignments. During hard times in the year, this might be worth it, and i could also do better in my other classes.</p>

<p>How would this affect my college admission chances? (i know its not advised, but is it really that bad) I am looking to apply to the top schools, and im geared towards math and science. (MIT, Carnegie Mellon, UChicago, Brown, etc...) </p>

<p>I come from a really competitive school by the way, so that could have an effect. I was a Siemens regional finalist, so that is a big plus in the math and science direction. My gpa is not all that great compared to my class because i REALLY screwed up sophomore year, however my junior year grades are significantly better. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance for all the replies</p>

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<p>It depends on if the schools you are applying to require foreign language as part of a core curriculum. If a lot of the schools you want to go to require it, then don’t drop Spanish because I’ve heard that taking a language in college really sucks. I got a 3 on AP German and REALLY REALLY regret not working more towards that because the school I most likely will be going to requires four semesters of foreign language >.<</p>

<p>Admission-wise, I don’t think it’ll make a huge difference because a lot of people drop foreign language and you’ve got enough years for it to be okay, but make sure you think beyond just admissions and think about what you’ll have to do IN college.</p>