<p>During the upcoming week, I will be making my schedule for senior year. I've decided which classes I would like to take, except in the case of foreign language. For the past three years, I've been taking Spanish. From what I've heard, taking a fourth year of foreign language is favorable for the most selective colleges. Is this true, why or why not?</p>
<p>It is true because it shows dedication to the language. I would suggest taking it unless you do not like languages and would prefer to take a different class instead.</p>
<p>Yes, many colleges prefer 4 years. But some only ask for two. It's really depending on which schools you're interested in. Penn, for example, requires a level of proficiency in a foreign language from every student. Four years may allow you to test out of that requirement. (or, three years might, as well. Depends on how much you've learned, and retain. It is determined by testing, not by transcript.) My S tested out, but opted to continue, to get a minor in the language. Also, if you are considering any sort of study-abroad program, you might appreciate the skill. Spain, for example, doesn't seem to have as many fluent-English speakers as other parts of Europe.</p>