I’m a rising freshman and I was wondering what the format of the Language Verification Exam in Spanish at Harvard is like.
Are there just reading and listening sections, or are there writing/speaking sections, too?
What is the level of the grammar and vocabulary like? Is it similar/more difficult than the SAT/AP?
What would be the best way to prepare for this test? Are there vocab lists out there?
Any details would be much appreciated.
My guess is that foreign language exam is at the same level as the SAT/AP, as a passing score of 700 on the FL SAT, or a 5 on the foreign language AP, exempts a student from having to take a foreign language course at Harvard. In addition see: https://placement-info.fas.harvard.edu/language
That’s for the online version @gibby . The OP is asking about the follow-up to the online exam given during Opening Days.
https://placement-info.fas.harvard.edu/lve
So, for the OP, I don’t have first-hand knowledge, as I fulfilled via AP, but I seem to remember some discussion among others in my entryway. My understanding is that it is similar to the Spanish with listening Subject Test, maybe a small step up, but easier than AP. I know for some languages, an oral interview is included, but I don’t know if it’s part of the Spanish/French/ LVE. There really is no prep involved; you either know the material or you don’t. I suppose if you’re so inclined you can review your old notes and/or get a Subject Test prep book.