<p>I'm a rising sophomore, and while scheduling classes for next year, I decided to drop Spanish (I've finished Spanish 1, 2, and 3), and will be replacing that slot on my schedule with computer programming courses in Java and Python.</p>
<p>I'm looking to major in some form of engineering, so I've been told the swap will boost my admissions profile, but I wanted some insight from CC. </p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Take Spanish IV.</p>
<p>What you might learn in a java programming course you just as easily study yourself.</p>
<p>But learning Spanish, especially in today’s society, is becoming essential. (and it looks better on apps) </p>
<p>Spanish you’ll use throughout your lifetime. </p>
<p>One hs level programming course might cover 10-20% of a college course?</p>
<p>There are things you’re expected to do in HS is you’re trying for highly selective colleges. AP language is one, programming is not. It’s a great plus after the basics.</p>