<p>I'm a sophomore and will be taking AP spanish next year. This means I will not be able to take 4 years of language, but many colleges say they want 4 years. Because I went all the way to AP, do you think 3 years will be enough?</p>
<p>If that’s the highest language course you can take at your school, then I assume it should be enough. That is, unless you want to do more independent study on the language during the school year or over the summer.</p>
<p>Agree with previous poster, especially since I’m in the same boat. My high school goes up to ap Spanish and then they’re done. Honestly I don’t see the point in taking a lousy french 1 course would help with a college ap when I can replace it with something like calculus.</p>
<p>Really, are you only taking language courses just to look good for university?
Anyways, to answer your question: Some people learn a language half-heartedly for many years (think Saturday morning Chinese schools) and gain almost nothing. Others immerse themselves in the language and can write a good essay in under 2 years.</p>
<p>Most colleges value language level above the amount of years (AP Spanish in the 3rd year is more impressive than 1 year french, 1 year spanish, 1 year german). </p>
<p>It shouldn’t be a problem</p>