Foreign Language Requirements. How Strict are they?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently a Junior at a public High School. I am looking to go into film, so I have been looking at various film programs. I have taken two years of a foreign language (Spanish) and am currently working on my third. I am struggling to understand the language, which might be caused by my dyslexia and am considering dropping the class. My concern (parents concern) is that some of the college I am looking at ask for 3 years of a foreign language and dropping the class now would get rid of any chance of me getting into those schools.
I am absolutely miserable in the class and would much prefer to drop it. I have talked with my Spanish teacher and he even can see that I'm struggling and doesn't see a point for me to continue the class.
Two of the schools I am looking at that are asking for three years of a foreign language are Emerson and Loyola Marymount. Would dropping this class get rid of my chances of getting into those schools?</p>

<p>As a side note, I already have an extensive resume and film portfolio and I currently run my own production company with paying clients, so I’m hoping that would help my chances of getting into film school.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>IF it is required, it is required. If it is recommended, you may still have a chance. But usually, the criteria is the level of the language rather than number of years. If you have done Spanish 3, you would be fine with the 3 year requirement even it was your second Spanish class in HS.</p>

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<p>“required” means required, you have to have it, and typically it means one more year recommended (which most competitive applicants will have).
In your case, with the dyslexia, I would stick with it to the end of Level 3 but I wouldn’t attempt to take more. However I wouldn’t drop, unless you’re currently in Spanish 4 (ie., took Spanish in Middle School).</p>

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<p>Quite simply, yes. You should substitute “required” for “recommended” on every school’s admission standards, because the majority of applicants will meet or exceed that threshold.</p>

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<p>Something you might want ot look into. A friend of my S had a somewhat similiar issue and he ended up taking a language course at a local community college and he found it easier than high school course and ended up getting college credit as well. </p>