I'm Not Sure Which SAT Language Test to Take

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<p>Hi everyone! I'm in a quandary about what SAT language test I should take, and I wanted to ask you guys for advice!</p>

<p>I really love learning foreign languages and cultures and I wanted to show my strength in foreign language by taking a SAT Subject Test in it. I'm planning to take it in June of 2015. However, I'm not quite sure which one I should take:</p>

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<li>Spanish: I took Spanish I + II in 7th and 8th grade (currently a junior) and I liked it (then). I think I retained a lot of the basic language, but I obviously need to work on the grammar and translating to compensate for the time since I've taken Spanish.My friend gave me a thick review book called "The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice" book and it seems very helpful for the grammar.</li>
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<p>-Latin: I took Latin I online in freshman year, II in sophmore year, and AP this year (skipped III). Although this one seems like the one I should study, I've realized I'm really bad at Latin (never memorized declensions and stuff) in general. I don't really know how to study for this, either, since there doesn't seem to be a lot of online resources for this language.</p>

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<li>French: I just started to learn this language for fun over the summer and I LOVE French. I like studying vocabulary, but I guess my weakness would be grammar. This is probably not a likely option, but just wondering :)</li>
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<p>I'd love to hear any feedback! Thank you for reading! :)</p>

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<p>It makes the most sense to take Latin, as you are the most advanced in that language.</p>

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<p>You don’t sound well prepared for any of them, honestly. </p>

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<p>I agree with intparent. Foreign language SAT scores are skewed by heritage speakers, putting you at a further disadvantage.</p>

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<p>Well… there probably aren’t any heritage speakers for the Latin test. :slight_smile: But if you don’t think you are great at it, then don’t do it.</p>

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True, and yet the College Board still breaks it out as a separate category :slight_smile:
<a href=“http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Subject_Tests_Lang-Performance-Years-Study-2012.pdf”>http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Subject_Tests_Lang-Performance-Years-Study-2012.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;