How important is the 3rd (or 4th) year of Spanish?

[SwaggyC]

<pre><code> I took Spanish 1 and 2 in middle school. Decided to retake Spanish 2 in 9th grade just in case I might have to take AP Spanish in 10th grade just to graduate. Now I'm in Spanish 3 and was wondering if taking AP Spanish next year worth it. The teachers next year are atrocious and would probably lead to another miserable year. That's why I don't want to take it unless it's absolutely necessary for admissions.
Another thing: would AP Spanish be considered 3rd or 4th year in this case?
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[SwaggyC]

<p>bump</p>

[JAMCAFE]

<p>Not absolutely necessary. Only a few of the most selective colleges say they like to see 4 years of FL. </p>

[skieurope]

<p>Assuming you’re doubling up on another core subject, it’s not 100% necessary. If your potential college has a foreign language requirement to graduate, it might be beneficial though to help you place out.</p>

<p>It would be considered 4th year.</p>

[SwaggyC]

<p>@JAMCAFE‌
HYP?</p>

[skieurope]

<p>Harvard:

There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school curricula available to them. An ideal four-year preparatory program includes four years of English, with extensive practice in writing; four years of math; four years of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and an advanced course in one of these subjects; three years of history, including American and European history; and four years of one foreign language.

Yale:

Generally speaking, you should try to take courses each year in English, science, math, the social sciences, and foreign language.

Princeton:

If possible, we expect students will complete the following courses before beginning study at Princeton:
four years of English (including continued practice in writing)
four years of mathematics (including calculus for students interested in engineering)
four years of one foreign language
at least two years of laboratory science (including physics and chemistry for students interested in engineering)
at least two years of history

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<p>Of course HYP is also super-selective. Not taking a 4th year will not be the reason one does or does not get in. Each school also has a foreign language requirement for graduation.</p>

[SwaggyC]

<p>@skieurope‌
Cool thanks</p>