If a school says an applicant needs 4 years of foregin languages does it mean 4 years of the same language? What if i have 3 years of a language and 1 year of a diff language? is that ok? if not, does that mean i cant apply?
<p>schools such as the ivies and duke</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure it means in the same language. If you really need another year of foreign language and you can't take it at school, you could try an internet course or something like that--I have friends who've done that.</p>
<p>Laffy, The guidelines are just that guidelines not hard and fast rules, especially if you have a reason, like travel or other personal interest, for changing languages. Having four years of one language is best, but 3+1 wont keep you out (nor will 2+2). The main point is that many of the kids you are competing with are fluent in a second language which can be a plus in admissions.</p>
<p>The other point to consider, however, is how youll do in the schools placement test. Some colleges have language requirements and placement is determined by your AP or SAT scores or a test administered by the college. Language study in college can be a schedule killer if youre not so inclined, so check out the requirement of the colleges youre interested in. Yale, for example, is quite tough. Brown has no language, or any other, course requirement.</p>
<p>Is three years of Spanish good enough for the lower ivies and duke if I want to go into engineering or psychology?</p>
<p>Depending on what you chose to take instead of the third year of language yes....you can apply and be accepted.</p>
<p>I am replacing it with an advanced Engineering class to fulfill my tech credit. Is that ok for like Penn SEAS?</p>