French or Spanish?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm in eighth grade (I know it's early to be thinking about college, but I just want to stay informed!) and this time of year, we're getting our freshman schedules together, choosing courses (pre-APs al the way with possibly one AP), and pretty much getting ready. My question is would it be better to do four years of Spanish or French? I'm taking Spanish I pre-AP this year, and getting credit, and at the moment am planning on taking Spanish II pre-AP. Would it be smarter however to take French if I'd like to go to a selective school? I'm from Texas, and in my town EVERYONE applies to state schools or Rice if they're "going for the gold." I want better than that.</p>

<p>What would you suggest? French or Spanish? For all four years...</p>

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<p>I've taken both. Spanish is much more practical, because you live in Texas and also because you've already taken a year of it. However, if you like French culture, I'd suggest French. </p>

<p>As for what colleges want, I don't think it matters as long as you show dedication (3+ yrs). So, just pick the one you like better.</p>

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<p>As Halie said, it doesn't matter which language you take, as long as you show dedication to it.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your responses Halie and Castel! Really, I'm just looking for a bit more confirmation.</p>